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[Series9]

As a VW/Porsche professional, there are always a few things you think about. You know, common things you haven't done yet.

Go ahead and laugh: I'm changing my first swing-axle transmission today. 1965 T-34.

First, here are my thoughts on the swing-axle design: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)


Here's where I need help: The left and right sides had different spacers between the wheel bearing and the hub.

Which one is correct? They are very different thicknesses, and one has an inside chamfer while the other has an outside.

I took them both off before I noticed the difference, so I can't tell you which was where. What I can tell you it the LR brakes were totally covered in gear oil.

Help, please.

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[Series9]

Whooops! Well that's not right.

Look at the picture and tell me possible causes. All spacers are installed and the drum rotates freely when installed until it seats against the outer bearing bushing.

I'll tell you right now, I want the answer to be "You have the wrong drum".

Are there drums that have different distances between inside drive flange and outside nut flange?

These both measure about 1.90". I think I can see why this car came in for rear end work. Keep in mind, it's a Type 3 Ghia (T34), so it may not necessarily interchange with T1 parts.