dantd5 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I heard clonks and donks and stripped the wheel to see what it was. The Circlip had lost grip. What could have been the worse case? Could the half shaft had popped out if cclip is not in place?? Scarrrrry - Man I shivered! ( hope Les doesn't throw a "shame on you " this time.. B) . We all do these simple mistakes ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 If the circlip is missing, then the driveshaft will float forwards and backwards. This puts the centre line of the cv out of line with the swivel pins, so potentially a lot of force - particularly when cornering. Just put the circlip back on. There may supposed to be 2-shims as well, but I think that's for the back wheels. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 B) Thanks uncle Les.. Will be done first thing this evening!! Best Regards Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 i have 2 shims on both front shafts under the circlips. 300tdi 1995 if that makes any difference. Although last time i took the hubs to bits to change the bearings i noticed one side had thicker shims than the other - maybe there is a measurement of float and shims are sized to suit? Dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I was under the impression you were supposed to shim the front as required, I have always just put the same shims that came off back on, mine has different thicknesses each side aswell, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I was under the impression you were supposed to shim the front as required, I have always just put the same shims that came off back on, mine has different thicknesses each side aswell,Mike Yep, the parts book shows "as required". New shims are surprisingly un-cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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