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Help: Broken axle stub on '81 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
Mon, 20 Jul 1998 03:01:41 -0400
Please help...if anyone has an axle stub they are willing to part with, I would greatly appreciate it. My passenger side rear axle...
Re: Stub axle...are they all the same?
Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
Sat, 25 Jul 1998 03:03:48 -0400
Does anyone definitely know about this stub axle dilemma? I could really use the help :) TIA, Dan Burgos '81 Westy --------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<From: H Steven Dolan...
Re: wheel bearing question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:13:49 -0700
...When the stub axle was fully seated.. then I slid the center of the roller bearing down over the stub axle and into place...
Re: Vanagon automatic trans stub axle with flange
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 8 Jan 2023 23:44:24 -0600
...Remove the screw and then the > stub axle will slid right out. Note the Stub axle and screw is different > right/left side. An...
Transaxle stub axle seal
Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:22:27 -0800
Hi Warren, I remembered you had asked about changing the stub axle seal in the transaxle a few days ago. I just changed those...
Rear Axle Bearing Service
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:03:12 -0500
...I am finding out that a regular service schedule on the rear axle bearings will be an unpleasant job. The stub axle will have...
Re: Synchro to 2wd
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 06:43:57 -0700
The axle stub is of one piece with the outer section of the CV joint. The axle stub is splined and locks into the...
FS: Rear wheel assembly parts
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 11 May 2004 19:10:11 -0700
...Stub axle housing 2. Backing plates 3. Stub axles 4. Brake drums 5. Brake shoe hardware 6. Bolts holding axle assemble to rear trailing...
hello and a new memeber.
Historical mailing list - . .
Sun, 1 Aug 2004 23:28:31 -0500
...I am finding out that a regular service schedule on the rear axle bearings will be an unpleasant task. The stub axle will have...
Re: Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 09:24:30 -0600
Stub axles require two bearings that sell for about $47.00 per side with the seals. The big nut must be removed to get...
Re: tranny leak at stub axle
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Sun, 29 Feb 2004 11:30:22 -0600
...I notice a series of screws or bolts that run around the circumference of a plate outside where the stub axle attaches. Does this...
Re: hello and a new memeber.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 2 Aug 2004 18:58:06 -0500
...I have ground off the big nuts at wrecking yards and pulled the stub axle and drive axle with both CVs still on the...
Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:59:42 -0600
When I replaced my CV's, I noticed on the right stub axle there was an accumulation of grunge in one spot that appeared...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 2 Jun 2015 10:45:13 -0700
I'm not the most adept at measuring but if it's of any help, I have a spare used stub axle and hub...
Re: hello and a new memeber.
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Mon, 2 Aug 2004 14:59:09 -0400
I was unable to remove the drive axle while still attached to the stub axle if that is what you are implying. Ken Lewis...
Re: Question - Rear stub axle
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 Aug 2011 05:58:15 -0400
...Question - Rear stub axle Hello everyone, A while back I'd emailed asking questions about possible sources of a noise I was hearing. We...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:32:03 -0700
...The stub axle will come right out without disturbing the bearings. Remove axle, by undoing inner and outer CV's and drive the stub...
Question - Rear stub axle
Historical mailing list - Annie
Sun, 7 Aug 2011 21:19:56 -0700
...I finally had it looked at over the weekend and apparently the problem is with the stub axle and possibly the wheel bearing housing...
install a grease fitting into the stub
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 2 Aug 2004 10:01:10 -0700
...I am finding out that a regular service schedule on the rear axle bearings will be an unpleasant task. The stub axle will have...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 2 Jun 2015 11:25:19 -0700
...albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > > .... > >> On a used stub axle and hub, when hub installed on axle, but not pressed >> down by nut, just pressed...
Re: Speedo cable/wheel bearing question
Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
Fri, 24 Sep 1999 13:10:27 EDT
in my 90 the speedo cable goes through the center of the front driver's side "stub axle". It's in a different chamber...
Re: hello and a new memeber.
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:50:58 -0400
...the rear stub axles and service the rear > bearings. > I am finding out that a regular service schedule on the rear axle > bearings will...
stub axle headache
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:25:21 -0600
...Transaxle stub axle seal <<<<<<<I remembered you had asked about changing the stub axle seal in the transaxle a few days ago. I just...
Re: Home made Syncro 16" trailing arms???
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Thu, 11 Feb 1999 17:47:08 -0800
...This problem can be solved by putting a 25mm spacer(in this instance) between the cv and stub axle thus getting back to the...
Re: hello and a new memeber.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:02:55 -0500
...3) Remove the drive axle inner CV from the transmission flange. 4) Remove the stub axle after removing the rear wheels, brake drums. 5...
Re: Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
Wed, 4 Feb 2004 20:55:52 -0800
...Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement > In a message dated 03/02/2004 10:43:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: Transaxle stub axle seal
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 21:40:53 -0800
...You'll need to get the stub axle seal and a stub axle cap for each side. The cap is ruined when you remove...
Rear Axle Stub Nut; Some Shops Remove for Brake Work?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 9 Jun 2015 11:47:33 -0700
...Do some shops remove the big axle stub nut in order to save time (and lube bearing?) when servicing the rear brakes? If so...
Last comment on CV joints from me!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:32:07 -0800
Ken brought up a good point on my stub axle removal: kenneth d lewis wrote: > > Stuart; > Hmmmm.. I remember assembling an axle and splined...
Re: Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 4 Feb 2004 06:36:25 EST
In a message dated 03/02/2004 10:43:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: <<<<Stub axles require two bearings...
Re: Steering Knuckle Axle Stub Wear PICS
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 8 Jan 2016 20:11:22 -0500
I can't tell by looking but I had a stub axle that got worn to the point I could not adjust the wheel...
Re: loose rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:46:49 -0800
...that nut squeases the two bearing races and the spacer against the flange on the inner end of the stub axle. It's hard...
Re: Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:31:46 -0800
It's true you don't have to take stub axle out unitl it's on the bench ... or you can push it out...
Re: install a grease fitting into the stub
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 7 Sep 2004 11:25:13 -0500
...I am finding out that a regular service schedule on the rear axle bearings will be an unpleasant task. The stub axle will have...
Re: removing a broken cv joint stud
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Mon, 8 Oct 2007 08:59:35 -0400
Hey David, if this is on the outer then I would recommend just pulling the stub axle so that you can get to the...
Re: Transaxle stub axle seal
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 05:52:54 EST
...You'll need to get the stub axle seal and a stub axle cap for each side. The cap is ruined when you remove...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 15:23:57 -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: Rear Axle Stub Nut; Some Shops Remove for Brake Work?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 9 Jun 2015 20:35:22 -0700
...N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> Do some shops remove the big axle stub nut in order >> to save time (and lube bearing?) when servicing...
Re: New IRS Axles vs 108mm Porsche CVs
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:05:00 -0800
...1) output flanges from the transmission, and 2) at the stub axle. In addition to installing 930 CV joints, you will have to install...
Re: Input shaft question
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sun, 17 Jul 2005 18:30:10 -0500
<<I've got to replace the seal for the stub axle to the trans.>> Simple. Remove the axle's. Pop off the drive flanges...
Re: Vanagon automatic trans stub axle with flange
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Jan 2023 02:38:39 +0000
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Re: Rear Axle Stub Nut; Some Shops Remove for Brake Work?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 9 Jun 2015 18:18:00 -0700
...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Hi all. > > Do some shops remove the big axle stub nut in order > to save time (and lube bearing?) when servicing...
Re: gasket between cv joint and stub axle
Historical mailing list - Neil
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:31:08 -0700
...When I disconnected the CV axle from the stub > axle on the left side, I found the remnants of a gasket. I swear there...
Re: tranny leak at stub axle
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Sun, 29 Feb 2004 09:11:47 -0800
...tranny leak at stub axle When I pulled the transmission out of Billy Bones, it and the engine were covered in oil and dirt...
Re: rear axles (STUB)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:25:01 -0500
Hi all CV Joint Axles Or Dog Bones are the easy part of the Axle. How about the Stub Axle or Axle Shaft that...
Re: Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much
Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
Sat, 7 Feb 2004 18:43:57 -0800
...Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much I have to agree with George a little dab will do ya !! Most of you are to...
Re: loose rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:08:11 -0500
...that nut squeases the two bearing races and the spacer against the flange on the inner end of the stub axle. It's hard...
Re: Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much
Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
Sun, 8 Feb 2004 09:24:54 EST
John ~~~ It sounds like you have seen MANY MANY Moons like me Don at DVW
Need help in eastern Colorado/western Nebraska
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:13:59 +0000
...He has a complete axle but not the torx for the transmission flange nor the socket to remove stub axle. Can anyone help? Tom...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 18:31:59 -0700
Playing with the spare set of hubs, housings, and stub axles in the mess I call my workshop, I notice the radial play of...
Re: Rear axle replacement advice
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
Tue, 27 May 2014 15:16:43 -0500
When you say broken axle, I assume you mean the CV axle shaft, not the stub axle in the rear wheel hub. If it...
Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:54:52 EDT
...But, if all you do is cut the axles, the stubs that are still connected > to the road wheels will still be turning. And...
gasket between cv joint and stub axle
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:34:53 -0400
...When I disconnected the CV axle from the stub axle on the left side, I found the remnants of a gasket. I swear there...
Used parts wanted for '81 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
Thu, 23 Jul 1998 20:33:59 -0400
...I'm looking for an axle stub for my '81 Westy. Just want to clarify...I don't need the drive-shaft axle, I...
Re: Removing axle question
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:01:27 -0500
...Smack the threaded end(with the big nut screwed on a few turns)and the stub axle will pop out. Some kind of suction...
tranny leak at stub axle
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Sun, 29 Feb 2004 08:19:42 -0600
...It appears to be leaking where the stub axle connects to the transmission housing. Is there a seal back there that can be replaced...
Re: Question - Rear stub axle
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 8 Aug 2011 10:07:49 -0400
...I see that Van > Cafe sells used stub axles but any ideas where I can get the wheel bearing > housing? > > And/Or does someone...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 12:58:11 -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...
Vanagon automatic trans stub axle with flange
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 8 Jan 2023 19:28:43 -0600
Not sure I have the name right. Is there a photo or video anywhere that shows this being removed. I've searched high and...
Re: Type 2 Rear Axle nut coming loose?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 22:16:15 +1200
...The axle is noisy making right turns when the >eight is on that side of the van. > >My first guess is a bent stub...