Re: Loctite on axles splines?

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

Javad;

    As I recall, the Bentley called for locking compound on the front axle
splines of my '86 5ktq. The mechanics at the local dealership said they used
Loctite red (Stud & Bearing Lock - darn close to permanent). I haven't had
to remove the axles on my other Audis, so I can't say if it is still
required.

Fred Munro
'94 S4  94k km

----- Original Message -----
From: <JShadzi@aol.com>
To: <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 12, 1999 2:24 PM
Subject: Loctite on axles splines?


>     I have been cursed by this a couple times now, but is it standard
> procedure to put loctite on axle splines?  It makes removing the axle from
> the hub a real "pulling" experience.  I am thinking no, but can anyone
give
> any good explanation for doing this (I am all for the axle nut and loctite
> btw).  I am planning on leaving it off...
> Javad
>