In a message dated 03/02/2004 10:43:23 AM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

<<<<Stub axles require two bearings that sell for about  $47.00 per side with
the
seals.
The big nut must be removed to get the  stub axle out.
Once the nut is removed and the CV drive axle is removed you  can get into
the bearing box and remove the old bearing.
Truly a PITA  without actually removing the bearing box from the swing arm
but it can be  done.
I've done it both ways.
As an option you can drill a hole in the  bearing box then install a grease
fitting and squirt some general purpose  grease in there to buy you some time
and use for preventive maintenance after  you've replaced the bearings.
If you have all the tools and parts handy it's  about a two hour per  side
job.>>>>

I  highly recommend also changing the spacer between the two bearings.  If it
 has worn in length then you will not get the proper load on the outer
bearing  when you torque the axle nut to its recommended 360 ft lbs.

Cheers,

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario,  Canada
BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, Jue 10 ~ 13,  2004
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
Member: Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC  & CCVWC
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa  Valley
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