[T3] Mystery when replacing 1/2 shaft

[Bryon Garvin]

Ok, thanks everyone.  Yes, it's bluish-green.  I'll check the play in the
flange and see where it all stands.  Thanks for the help.

 - Bryon, '71 Fastback

On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 6:22 PM, Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:

> On 16 Aug 2011 at 15:47, Bryon Garvin wrote:
>
> > 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.
>
> I can't find a good picture of it either, but if it's bluish-green
> then it's actually part of the tranny. They describe pressing it into
> the output flange of the tranny on pg. 29 of chapter 1. It also shows
> up in the bottom right hand drawing on pg. 54.
>
> Before you do this, grab the output flange and push/pull it in and
> out. It should not move. If it does, ask back here again. If it's
> solid, that cover should be pressed back into the center of the
> tranny output flange. Use some sort of tubular driver to apply equal
> force all around its perimeter. It keeps gear oil from leaking out of
> the tranny and diluting the grease in the CV joint. It should be a
> somewhat tight fit. If it's loose, you should get a new one, or I may
> have a good one.
>
> You should probably check your gear oil level if this has been loose.
>
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