Inner CV Joint Questions
 

I am about to re-assemble the rear inner joint on my 993 and have aligned everything as per the DIY (Correct) photo. Here are my questions:

1. Which side of the inner race is faced to the outside (toward the wheel)? I seem to recall the grooved side pointed out toward the wheel.

2. Assuming the casing is aligned properly with the inner race can the casing be put on regardless of which face is pointing out. Or, put another way, is there a proper orientation of the casing face? I don't want to screw it up!

Found out the answer to number 1. The grooved side of the inner race faces the wheel. I also discovered that the inner race, when properly attached to the spline, will push in about 1/8 of an inch with fairly minimal resistance. This is to get the splines aligned properly. If you put it on backwards you will immediately feel resistance.

As for the casing I am still searching for an answer on that but it appears to work when put on either way...

Glad you got it all sorted out.

I know I am not getting any younger so I make sure I mark parts with a paint marker that will not get washed off by solvents, use a punch to mark mating parts or just take pictures before I dismantle a multi part assembly. Because I know most of the time, it will never get put back together immediately due to waiting for parts or any unforseen circumstance and it will be a challenge for me to put it back together correctly because I know I do not have a photographic memory. SmileWavy