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Originally Posted by BarryJB
Greetings all, have scoured all the axle/CVJ threads here, and still have three questions. I am upgrading my 100mm CVJ axles to the later 108mm type (with frictionwelded stub axles) on my early '85 with a 915/68:
2. When a joint (drive/diff) flange is removed, does oil leak out unless one drains (all or some) oil from transmission first?
3. Is it necessary/recommended to replace the joint (drive/diff) flange seals when reinstalling flanges?
Thank you!
Barry
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Barry,
I have replaced 100mm trans output flanges with 108mm several times, never drained the oil. I believe the static oil level is below the flange seal. In any case, I never lost any oil!
As to the flange seals, if yours are not leaking now, I don't think they will leak with the new flanges, at least mine didn't. YMMV
Good luck, and you are doing a great upgrade! No more loose CV allen bolts with
the 10mm bolts vs the old 8mm.
Regards,
Grant