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skidlid_26 Samba Member
Joined: June 05, 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Bonney Lake, Wa
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:08 pm Post subject: 64C transaxle axle nut torquing |
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I pulled out my transaxle to clean and reseal. Passenger side axle torqued up nicely. It turns smoothly and feels excellent. The drivers side I can spin free at 100 pounds of torque but at 400 it gets real tight. I have one paper shim in the same thickness as the washer. If I remove the backing plate I can torque down all the way and spin freely. If I'm getting it too tight with the backing plate am I going to need to add another gasket to shim a little more? I am assuming thats the route I need to go. Just looking for some help on this one. I know the drum brakes need shimming but I have always thought on the disc brakes it wasn't called for anymore. _________________ 1966 bug convertible
1964 Porsche 356C
2005 passat wagon tdi |
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Jon Schmid Samba Member
Joined: May 29, 2012 Posts: 2038 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:39 am Post subject: 64C transaxle axle nut torquing |
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No shims on my 1964C. 425 lbs./ft. of torque, apply some anti-seize to the threads first. And, of course, replace the cotter pins. |
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Jacks Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2006 Posts: 2348 Location: San Clemente, Ca.
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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Unlike VW, 356 use no paper gasket on the backing plate, drum or disc. Does the axle seem too long for correct cotter key engagement on the problem side? _________________ Jack Staggs
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