[T3] CV joints on a 68 swing axle

Dave Hall dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk
Wed Apr 3 17:15:59 PDT 2013


Oops - didn't read the title.  Still, maybe if anyone out there is having
problems with noisy CV joints, maybe it will help them! 

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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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 Dave Hall
Sent: 04 April 2013 01:12
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] CV joints on a 68 swing axle

It certainly shows there is wear, but it may not be the end of the road for
them.  Slide the drive-shaft in and out of the joints to redistribute the
grease.  If it continues clicking, you may have to change one (most likely
the outer ones), but it's not always needed.  

Clean out the socket cap screws carefully and use a 12-point driver (M8 I
think).  Tap it into the screw socket to ensure it doesn't slip and damage
the splines.  Jim knows the USA name for the tool.

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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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 J L Stamey
Sent: 03 April 2013 13:45
To: type3-vwtype3.org at lists.vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] CV joints on a 68 swing axle

Been hearing a "clicking" from the rear that is speed dependant... Does not
occur when idling, or when parked with reving to any rpm.
assuming I need new CV joint, thought I'd go ahead and replace both.
Bentley makes it look easy.
Where is the best place to get CV joints? Any best practices?

Thank you!!
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