Yup, double-triple-positive. Your article and pictures are
why. It concerns me enough I worry about putting the joint back in. I can't
imagine it was binding when I took it out (I didn't check, of course). So
I'm worried and not sure what to do. Thinking about taking it to a shop or
parts store and letting an expert look at it, but what can they tell be
other than what I already know?

                Stuck and worried. Any more suggestions from anyone?

                Steve

                                Hi Steve,

                                Are you sure you have the large and small
grooves lined up properly? The
                                joint shouldn't bind at all.  I know I did
it wrong the first time and the
                                joint would lock solid.

                                I have pictures at
http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm
<http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm>  that should
                                help.

                                TomC
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                                85 Vanagon Crew Cab
                                82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion
                                65 Notchback