[T3] Mystery when replacing 1/2 shaft

[Keith Park]

That's the axle stub cap that goes on the tranny CV attachment, it keeps the
tranny oil from seeping out the end of the axle and contaminating the CV
joint grease. It's a press fit.

Keith


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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Bryon
Garvin
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 6:47 PM
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] Mystery when replacing 1/2 shaft

Hi all -

I got my axle out and am cleaning up the CV joints, reassembling, etc.  I
haven't had much time to finish the job yet but I wanted to ask about
something curious.  When I removed the RR 1/2 shaft, on the tranny end of
the axle, a small disc fell down on the ground.  I didn't see it fall so I
don't know where it goes.  My only guess is that it was between the CV joint
and where it mates on the tranny.  However, I can't seem to find it
referenced in the Bentley.  It's like a cap almost and is slightly larger
than a US quarter.  What would this be and do I reinstall it?  I was
wondering if it was something that should actually be there.

If no one knows what I'm talking about, I can take a picture of it tonight
and post.

There was NOT one on the "wheel" side of the axle.

Thanks,

 - Bryon
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