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Re: axle connected to hub bone?
Historical mailing list - David Klein
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:38:02 -0600
...Thanks, David On Aug 8, 2009, at 10:20 AM, David Milo wrote: > The stub axle should not have come out of the hub...
Trans info for repowered vans
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 22 Jun 2000 21:02:45 +1300
...Weddle Engineering info@2weddle.com -kit starts at $549, includes axles, complete CVs, 930 stubaxles (specify Vanagon-to-920 stubs!). McKenzie Performance Products jekkhotmail...
Type 2 Rear Axle nut coming loose?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 14:38:58 -0500
...The axle is noisy making right turns when the eight is on that side of the van. My first guess is a bent stub...
Re: loose rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:42:56 -0500
...flange on the inner end of the stub axle. > It's hard to imagine that stub axle cracking ..or the inner races or the...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 10:03:35 -0700
...brake drums were cast with a splined hub, slipped over the stub axle, and tightened by this nut. What fun brake jobs were. I...
Re: Broken CV Bolts
Historical mailing list - dylan
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:21:30 -0700
...left flush with the stub axle? If so, does this require removing the Big Nut and thus the stub axle? Any Input would be...
Re: axle connected to hub bone?
Historical mailing list - David Klein
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 18:00:58 -0600
...t turn the axle. >> >> Thanks, David >> >> On Aug 8, 2009, at 10:20 AM, David Milo wrote: >> >>> The stub axle should not have come...
Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:50:03 -0700
...a good used stub axle, a flange that didn't jam on the stub axle splines, and a new big nut. Be careful. In...
stub axle seal
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Wed, 3 Mar 2004 04:59:07 -0800
...Because the stub axle accepts a 10 mm bolt there is a really slick method for pressing in the seals which only requires a...
Re: rear axle
Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 00:00:06 EST
...The only reason to remove the nut on later models is if you have to replace the stub axle bearings.
Re: Wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 10:07:31 -0800
...axles, you must remove the brake drum and hub (rent an electric impact driver and socket to save yourself much aggravation), drive the stub...
Re: What is life expectancy of axles?
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Tue, 27 May 2008 16:20:31 -0700
Unless i missed an earlier part of the thread, i'm guessing you mean the rear stub axle bearings on a vnaagon ? how long...
axle nut loose, list does it again
Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
Fri, 25 May 2001 00:07:49 -0800
...it on the drive that I use for stubborn lug nuts. Sure enough, the axle nut on the side that I was hearing all...
cv joint question
Historical mailing list - morrison
Tue, 4 Jul 1995 15:37:49 -0700 (PDT)
I just took off the right stub axle on my '71 van. I am replacing a cv boot. I noticed that the cv joint...
Re: Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 7 Feb 2004 21:28:01 -0600
Try "Brylcream, a little dab'l do ya!!" John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Don Deitke wrote: >I have to agree with George a little...
Re: Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much
Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
Sun, 8 Feb 2004 10:10:28 EST
More aged wisdom & knowledge from another Good Ole Boy /You finished off the whole tune !!! // The sun tis FINNNALLLY shinning here TODAY and we...
Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
Historical mailing list - pat
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:45:37 -0400
...You would most likely need to run a pair of stubs to keep from damaging the wheel bearings. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: Trans info for repowered vans
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Thu, 22 Jun 2000 09:32:32 -0400
...2weddle.com -kit starts at >$549, includes axles, complete CVs, 930 stubaxles (specify Vanagon-to-920 >stubs!). >McKenzie Performance Products jekkhotmail.com -930 CVs...
Re: '86 Syncro wheel bearings(and front shocks)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Jun 1996 13:30:34 -0500
...Remove nut and spacer from stub axle. Press axle shaft out of the wheel >hub. >7. Remove bolts from lower control arm and radius...
Rear wheel bearing replacement...don't do it like this..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:56:42 -0700
I Googled the procedure and found amongst all the write-ups one outlining doing the rear bearings without removing the stub axle. I tried...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 08:07:22 -0700
...You could assemble the stub axle, hub, and bearings outside the bearing housing. The big nut presses the hub against the inner race of...
Re: Transmission out, then move the vanagon? plus a few more ?s
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:35:45 -0800
...Can I remove the inner CVs > and simply wire-up the stub axles in place long enough to push the van out > of my...
Re: Broken CV Bolts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:30:36 -0400
...left flush with the stub axle? If so, does this require removing the Big Nut and thus the stub axle? Any Input would be...
Re: tool find
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 29 Sep 2013 13:01:15 -0700
...in one extreme case ..even with heating ...the nut galled the threads on the stub axle taking the nut off.� Both nut and stub...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Jun 1996 15:18:54 -0500
...I used a wooden block and a hammer to remove the stub axle and CV joint. Bentely calls for lock tight on the splines...
Re: spinning rear lug nut
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sun, 23 Aug 2015 20:10:11 -1000
...or even the stub axle. if a new stud fits fairly well, a small tach weld at the edge of the head of the...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:40:58 -0400
...Since I have to replace the stub axle am I going to have to (or should I) redo the bearings while I have that...
Re: Play in rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:00:35 -0400
...However, the length of the splined section of t= > he stub axle is such that if the spacer is too short then the hub...
Rear axle stub shaft/bearing question
Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
Fri, 28 May 1999 06:43:30 -0500
...My question is, do I need to dismantle the axle and bearing to replace the spacer between the bearings, or can I just put...
1986 GL - DISK BRAKES
Historical mailing list - Richard Paverd
Thu, 23 Oct 1997 16:05:37 -0400
...The dealer has stated that replacement of the disks entails replacement of the stub axles and has quoted about $440.00 for the job...
Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:30:55 -0700
...you can't remove the two front axles.. the bearings in the hubs depend on the stub axles, part of the front axles, being...
Parts needed for '81 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 01:16:33 -0400
...pedal pads, clutch and brake clip, sun visor, right bumper, preferably chrome, rear stub axle, right axle nut, rear, 46mm, right wheel bearing, rear...
Re: Play in rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:55:03 -0700
...However, the length of the splined section of the stub axle is such that if the spacer is too short then the hub bottoms...
Re: Vibration
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 21:25:52 -0500
...Probably needs new U-joint(s) and/or stub axle bushing. Check the archives, particularly on the Syncro list. Angus ================================ Angus Gordon '89 Carat...
Re: Trailing arm removal question
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:32:33 -0700
...22 mm hex head bolts ) and the drum and backing plate, stub axle and flange all still all attached ? you can, but the bare...
Re: tool find
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:10:16 -0500
...Both nut and stub axle were ruined. >> That only happened once in dozens of years though. >> >> it's good to take things like the...
Re: Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:35:05 -0800
...You can leave the stub axle on the van and slide housing out, but I�d advise taking cv bolts off and remove assembly...
End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 19:39:10 -0700
...Rear axle torque specs? > > Playing with the spare set of hubs, housings, and stub axles in the mess I > call my workshop, I notice...
CV drive axle, 89 auto
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:01:19 -0800
...CV's are really starting to make some noise, and for the price of the whole drive axle, I thought it would be easier...
Re: Upgraded CV joints (was $80 taps)
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 20:54:32 -0800
...I have developed a process for reworking the stub axles and flanges and have sold hundreds in the past few years to the off...
Re: 1988 vanagon noise
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:44:20 -0400
Check the rear axle nuts. If loose plan to replace the wheel flange and possibly the stub axle. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: Dennis...
Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 14:16:19 -0800
...thing on any VW that requires 250 foot pounds is the axle >stub nuts and the gland nut on type one and two engines...
Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:02:00 -0600
...Really sounds like you need a new stub axle and associated parts. ---------------- Clip ----------------------- The guy that has bringing the 360 ft pounds torque to...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 2 WD - rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Fri, 6 May 2005 09:10:24 -0400
...We have one about 30" long that breaks stubborn ones loose with ease. -Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: "AAG - Larry Word" <word_aag@COMCAST.NET...
Re: Broken axle stub on '81 Westy
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 19 Jul 1998 17:47:05 -0400
...You see, as I later > found out, the wheel fell off because the stub axle broke in half right at > the beginning of the...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Tue, 2 Jun 2015 00:44:53 -0400
...The stub axle rotating assembly is kept from moving back and forth in the trailing arm housing by the inner ball bearing whose outer...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 09:16:05 -0700
...up, 78.8 mm > On a used stub axle and hub, when hub installed on axle, but not pressed down by nut, just pressed...
Steering Knuckle Axle Stub Wear PICS
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 8 Jan 2016 09:55:26 -0800
...bearings fit tight enough so each race wouldn't spin on axle? Is this wear typical? Does it indicate that the bearings were set...
Re: Broken CV Bolts
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:01:36 -0500
...left flush with the stub axle? If so, > does this require removing the Big Nut and thus the stub axle? > > Any Input would be...
Re: Removing axle question
Historical mailing list - Ed
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:12:25 -0500
...The stub axle shaft will then easily (in my experience) push out to the inside if the half-shaft and CV joints are removed...
Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:21:02 -0400
...What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro? > > I have the prop shaft out of mine right now. I got an...
Re: Rear Bearing Help and bulb
Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
Sun, 25 Mar 2001 08:26:22 -0600
...Then I took out the bolts that hold the CV to the transmission, and pulled the whole axle stub/CV shaft assembly out the...
Re: Steering Knuckle Axle Stub Wear PICS
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 9 Jan 2016 09:49:04 -0500
...Steering Knuckle Axle Stub Wear PICS Hi all. In light of steering knuckle chat, purely for the sake of gaining knowledge.... Close up images...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 11:53:50 -0400
...You could assemble the stub axle, hub, and bearings outside the bearing housing. The big nut presses the hub against the inner race of...
Re: Tales from the dark side (of loose CV's)
Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:00:26 -0400
...And I applied the same fix - at least on > the tranny stub axle flange end of the axle. But i found that the newer...
Re: Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:50:44 -1000
...going back together ....I get the stub axle inserted/pressed into the housing thru inner bearing and seal .. then I pretty much fill that...
Re: GVW
Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
Thu, 6 Oct 1994 14:27:03 -0500
jgladu@bcm.tmc.edu (John Gladu) asks... > What changed after '63? Is that when they went to the larger-diameter > stub-axle sticking out...
rear axle nut removal (x-post)
Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:21:26 -0800
...heat, as i don't want to melt anything inside the axle stub. liquid wrench seems to be the way to go. also, should...
Re: Parts needed for '81 Westy
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 08:17:44 -0400
...Here's a partial list: > > pedal pads, clutch and brake > clip, sun visor, right > bumper, preferably chrome, rear > stub axle, right > axle nut, rear...
Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 00:00:30 -0600
...on the wheel stub axle. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL driver X2 rsf wrote: >Just swapped out my port side � axle due to a...