Ok, thanks. Mines an 83. I wasn't sure how to read the VIN, this answers
that part of my question. Whatever is on mine, I am sure I have seen the
big 10-castle nut in my pile of spares.

Thanks,

Jim

On Fri, Jul 12, 2019 at 5:10 PM vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote:

> That vin# is mid-late 1981 model year, so after that the spacer sleeve
> is already correct. What your is your van?
>
> The torque was also increased and the castle nut was changed to one with
> more slots to allow this. You don't have to use a new nut unless you
> have the old style, then always replace that one with the new style.
>
> Mark
>
> Jim. Felder wrote:
> > Well, on a recent trip I heard the sound... approaching 400K miles I will
> > soon need rear wheel bearings (and sneaking in the question, how far will
> > they go between the first noise and giving up completely?). I am
> following
> > Alistair's old blog because his techniques comes closes to the way I will
> > be doing the work.
> >
> > But upon consulting my bentley, I see on 42.4, "During repairs on
> vehicles
> > prior to VIN 25ZBH119362 install new sleeves and axle nuts and torque
> nuts
> > to 500 Nm."
> >
> > What are the thoughts on "always replace" in this case? If it's
> important,
> > who offers a kit and if no one, what are the part numbers? I already have
> > all bearings and seals I need. I just didn't anticipate spacers and the
> nut.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim
> >
>