Have You checked closely to be sure that the CVJ Cage is Inserted Completely

into the Flange & Bolted Securely &/or that All the Bolt Heads are the Same Height ~ 

> On 5 Oct , 2022, at 12:41 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Dennis, thanks for the info. My transaxle has 250,000 miles on it. I'm
> starting to think transmission rebuild along with everything else. The
> thing has leaks as well. Thinking it's prol'ly about time. Not what I
> wanted to do after the cost of this Subie conversion, but there it is.
> 
> On Wed, Oct 5, 2022 at 8:18 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Good morning from Barefoot Bay Florida.
>> 
>> John,
>> As I've mentioned in the past, I doubt that you have a problem with the
>> final drive axle bearings. Some paly in the flange assemblies is normal,
>> especially in the automatics.
>> Replacing those bearings requires removal and then disassembly of the ring
>> gear carrier, differential assembly. Reassembly requires setting the ring
>> to pinion gear backlash and bearing preload. The Bentley section on rear
>> axle explains the process.
>> 
>> To rule out a bearing problem you can drop the differential cover and then
>> check for any signs of paly in the differential assembly. While there turn
>> the ring gear and look for any signs of play in the pinion shaft bearings.
>> These are the were parts. Worse the housing will often fail with the
>> bearing towards the torque converter have the outer race come loose in the
>> housing and start moving. I have this now in my 91 so looking for a final
>> drive housing. Anyway this is a quick low cost inspection that can save a
>> lot of work or send you in an expensive but needed repair.
>> 
>> Dennis
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of John
>> Rodgers
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 12:53 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Bearing Replacement
>> 
>> Hi Group.
>> I've two bearings to replace in the transaxle and asking for directions. I
>> have a Subaru conversion with VSS. The VSS gets its signal from the bolts
>> in the flange just outside the trans axle housing. (don't  know what that
>> is called) The Bearings for the part that has that flange are worn and at
>> speed the wobble gives a faulty signal to the VSS, making the engine act up
>> by way of the computer. What do I need besides the bearing itself to do a
>> bearing replacement. . What should I watch out for/.
>> 
>> Thanks
>>