overhauling cv axle…non turbo

  • #1

    overhauling cv axle…non turbo

    I disassembled the rear drivers n/a cv axle because the boot split and grease was everyplace…i removed the c clip and slid the three roller bearing off the shaft…i didn't realize the shaft and bearing were supposed to be "marked" with paint to to reassembly in the same positioning? I suppose it matters so they don't bind.. anyone have a pix of a complete cv without the boots? is the inner bearing offset compared to the outer bearing? Thx,Mike
  • #2
    just to clarify, you disassembled one side of the driver side shaft?

    If so just put it back together, it will be fine.
  • #3
    If I recall correctly, the inner and outer bearing ("tripods") should be offset from one another.
    Justin
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  • #4
    Thanks for the replies…I ended up aligning both tri-pod bearings in the same position …i wiggled/contorted them around and it didn't bind on the work bench so installed them that way....took it for a drive and it was fine.
  • #5
    Where did you get the new boot from?
  • #6
    if you didnt put it together exactly as it came apart, you now unbalanced it and it will shake the rear end.