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Subject:Re: Removing rear axel and CV on Syncro
From:Dr. Rainer Woitok
Date:Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:47:16 +0200

Hi Markus, hi Volks,

On Sun, 1999-04-25 15:32:06 -0700, Markus Benne wrote:

> I'd like to move a syncro and use a dolly.  Sounds like a good way to do
> this
> is to remove the rear axels and CV joints.

Got this from my former machanic, but didn't try it myself: YOU MUST NOT
TURN A VANAGON'S WHEEL UNDER LOAD WITH THE OUTER CV JOINT REMOVED!

Seems the CV joints  and the wheel  bearings somehow  need to be  firmly
connected.

Hope this helps.

Sincerely
 Rainer

'89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16"

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