Which one?Originally Posted by 89Vette
Oh! So, the green cup isn't part of the CV halfshaft! It's the "receiver" where you slide the CV axle into!?!?!
Yup...
Somehow, I was picturing the inner green cup as being ON the CV axle. I thought it must be the inner "bulge" on the CV unit. IOW, I kinda thought you were talking about the non-accordian inner rubber sleeve/protector that's held on by bands.
Cup sounded more like rubber than metal.
Now that I understand that, I assume the CV axle simply slides in the cup -- which sits at the outer end of the axle housing.
Yup...
How often do people worry about pulling the outer axle bearing for replacement or service?
The one's in the center section, (inboard of the green cup) are lubed by the gear lube in the c-section.
The outers on the end of the half shafts, are greased & sealed about the same as any other front wheel bearing...(every 30,000 mi)
The main difference being the drive flanges, etc, pertaining to the 4wd aspect of the front axle. (as shown in the link Jonnie posted)
There's a service interval chart around here somewhere...
http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=26
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