I've seen this same controversy often on the list. Some say swapping allows
bearings to run on a different track thus extending life and minimizing
wear. Is this a myth? Does anyone really know for certain? In my thinking
swapping sides or reversing does not change anything except perhaps the
direction of bearing spin.

William

> Ok, so the cv is still turning the same direction isn't it? Don't see
> how this does anything because the angle is the same from the tranny to
> the wheel. (parallelogram working here)
>
> Now swapping sides, inner to inner, would make them go the other
> direction.  That would be roughly the same as turn one around on the
> same side.
>
> Matthew
>
> Jason Willenbrock wrote:
> >
> > matthew,
> > i did this to my 90 gl when replacing my engine 15,000 miles ago.  i put
> > inner to outer on opposite sides.  when i pulled the cv's apart i had
them
> > power cleaned, i noticed slight wear where the balls were riding, but
> > nothing major.  so i repacked them(what a job that was!) and swapped
sides
> > and haven't had a problem.  the mechanics i inquired with about this
job,
> > suggested that i did swap them opposite sides and inny to outty.  they
said
> > that would allow the balls to ride on a new surface thus significantly
> > extending the life of the cv's. i am sure this goes with out saying but,
i
> > would replace any boots that look worn as this is what keeps the dirt
out
> > that causes wear on the joints.
> > good luck!
> > jason
> > 90gl
> >