[T3] CV concave washer

[Jim Adney]

On 1 Sep 2011 at 16:08, Bryon Garvin wrote:

> The joint does move well and will "flex" from being flush (all pieces fit
> within the outer race) to slightly extended in only one direction which is
> away from the center of the axle.  I can't really get it all to flex *toward
> *the center of the axle. 

If you're asking about axial motion (not flex) then I would expect it 
to move equally in both directions. Either way, it should move until 
the center race comes to rest against the ball retainer.

> And as far as I can tell, the bluish-green cap that goes on the tranny
> flange did press back in with no problems.  I think it's on there snug.  I
> tapped it down with a socket that fit the perimeter and it seemed to get
> seated fully down at the bottom of the "cup" of the flange.  Does that sound
> correct?

That sounds fine. It just has to be snug enough to keep gear oil from 
seeping out into the CV joint.

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