[T3] Mystery when replacing 1/2 shaft

[Dave Hall]

The only picture I can find is from the parts book; it's number 27 in the
illustration at 
http://home.clara.net/hallvw/type3/T3pbo/T3pb5-18.htm

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Jim Adney
Sent: 17 August 2011 02:23
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] Mystery when replacing 1/2 shaft

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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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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