overhauling cv axle...non turbo

[mcx]

I disassembled the rear drivers n/a cv axle because the boot split and grease was everyplace...i removed the c clip and slid the three roller bearing off the shaft...i didn't realize the shaft and bearing were supposed to be "marked" with paint to to reassembly in the same positioning? I suppose it matters so they don't bind.. anyone have a pix of a complete cv without the boots? is the inner bearing offset compared to the outer bearing? Thx,Mike

[88sinZ]

just to clarify, you disassembled one side of the driver side shaft?

If so just put it back together, it will be fine.

[frostvectron]

If I recall correctly, the inner and outer bearing ("tripods") should be offset from one another.

[mcx]

Thanks for the replies...I ended up aligning both tri-pod bearings in the same position ...i wiggled/contorted them around and it didn't bind on the work bench so installed them that way....took it for a drive and it was fine.

[daniel_pearce]

Where did you get the new boot from?

[maxBirdy]

if you didnt put it together exactly as it came apart, you now unbalanced it and it will shake the rear end.