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Subject:Re: Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
From:J Stewart
Date:Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:05:59 +0000

Yes, it does, and I found Van Cafe's website has a write up on CV joint replacement, and it says some older models used the dished washer, so I guess mine doesn't. This job is DONE and I hope it id a long time before I have to fool with these damn things again! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> The diameter of the washer should give you a clue as to its
> application. There aren't that many parts involved. Does it fit over
> the axle?
> Jim
> On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 11:55 AM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> > Hello All,
> > Got the last of the old bolts out and the axle is off, new CV joints
> > ready to go on...kit has a dished washer, and I can't remember what
> > it is for-one didn't come off with the old joints. I checked
> > Bentley, too, and I don't see it shown there either. This is a
> > dished washer, NOT the circlip I am talking about. TIA, Jeff
> >
> > FWIW, using my old boots, which look good-been burned before by the
> > 6 month boots that come in these kits.