Funny,

        I ordered a second one and it has no mesh bags and a bit more shipping wear.  The plastic caps off. 

I’m having trouble talking myself into starting the job but will do it once the rain truly stops. 

I will keep the plastic caps for my rebuilds. 

        I don’t plan to carry a axle but could change my mind if the van goes on a very long trip in the future.

Just having the healthy axle with good boots ready to go makes me happy.

Anyone have a set of Auto Trans axles I can buy so I can build up sets for both sides?  Crazy but I would do it in a heartbeat if I had two axles. 

Eric Caron 
84 manual 
And 85 auto 

> On Jun 24, 2022, at 12:52 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
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>                EC
> 
>        The Mesh Bags are meant to be around the CVJs for shipping protection but do quite often
> 
> end up loose in the box after shipping,, They serve no purpose in the install. No extra grease is
> 
> normally necessary but some can be added if You desire, I usually fill the “dish” of the tranny
> 
> Output Flange with grease just because the space is there just begging to be filled with grease ~
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> 
> 
>> On 23 Jun , 2022, at 12:25 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>> The lovely ready to go Axle for my Manual transmission needing a new boot has arrived.
>> 
>> It came packed ahead with grease and looking lovely.
>> 
>> But, a couple blind guy questions.
>> 
>> Is the axle painted or just metal?   If not painted I’m tempted to try to cover it with something. 
>> Also, two mesh bag like things are in the box.  What are they and what are they used for? 
>> Are they some kind of protection for the boots?  How are they used and installed?
>> 
>> And, am I correct in assuming some extra Greece should go on the transmission and hub side?
>> 
>> Thanks for tips.  I hope to install early next week as I’m traveling this weekend.
>> 
>> Eric Caron 
>> Getting that 84 spiffed up but nice!