Recent content by CPontes

Finally got it sorted out… It is, in fact, possible to push the CV/Half-Shafts too far into the axle housing and differential by about 1/4in. I removed the stub axles (again), pulled out the CVs with half-shafts (again), then placed the stub axle onto the CV before re-inserting the...

I’m at the point in my re-sealing of the swivel ball housing that I have everything back together… swivel ball, steering knuckle, and stub axles are all resealed and torqued appropriately. However, now that it has come time to turn the steering knuckle so that I can add one-shot grease, the...

Greetings, I've been reading a bit online regarding how the use of anti-seize can affect torque values. Is there an expert on this forum who can walk me through exactly how to re-calculate torque values when using anti-seize? What are the various factors to take into account when making a...

I forgot all about the seal in the stub axle. Thanks for the reminder, as well as the clarification. I already have everything apart in order to reseal the entire system (as well as repack the wheel bearings), so now its decision time : )

Really enjoyed this thread. I'd like to revive it in order to ask a couple questions about running "wet" hubs... I recently stripped down my swivels and steering knuckles in order to change my swivel seals, and after reading this thread I am now considering running "wet" hubs. My vehicle is a...