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Old July 28th 08, 09:08 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Tricky
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Default rebuilding C.V. joints, put balls back in same place?

andy everett wrote:
> I have an 80 Vanagon and hope to go on a long trip. Having bought new CV
> joint boots I thought it time to replace them.
>
> ?
>
> When rebuilding constant velocity joints should one mark and identify
> parts so they all go back where they came from. This would add extra
> labor so is it worth it or even necessary?
>
> Thank you for any help.



No need

if they are worn - bin them

if not just put them back together.

Just be aware that they will go back together 2 ways. One will work,
the other will not. it will lock solid so you will be able to tell !

You'll see when you have a play with them
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