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Subject:Re: doesn't seem right...
From:David Beierl
Date:Sat, 14 Aug 2004 01:15:37 -0400

At 22:14 8/13/2004, Paul Holmquist wrote:
>I just had the cv boots replaced, and I notice that the axle shafts can
>slide back and forth as if not fixed at either end.

They have to be able to slide because the distance  between inner and outer
joints changes as the wheels move up and down.  Jack it up so a wheel is
hanging and you won't see much movement.

david

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'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage," '85 GL "Poor Relation"