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Gilles · 04-07-2019, 05:43 PM

Hello Pat,

I have disassembled many Fiat, VW, and also Alfa half shafts (no Porsche's), and I believe that by inspecting the bearing race of the inner and outer casings (looking for scoring) and if the ball bearings and the race looks good, just reassemble with new boots and fresh lube.

I used to pick and choose among few used half shafts (several at home by being a junk yard rat..), picking the ones with smoothest Race and the best ball bearings and never had a failure…

PS: had unrelated failures but by loose CV Joint bolts… :-(

04-07-2019, 05:43 PM	#4
Gilles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,848	In you want to fix it on the cheap.. Hello Pat, I have disassembled many Fiat, VW, and also Alfa half shafts (no Porsche's), and I believe that by inspecting the bearing race of the inner and outer casings (looking for scoring) and if the ball bearings and the race looks good, just reassemble with new boots and fresh lube. I used to pick and choose among few used half shafts (several at home by being a junk yard rat..), picking the ones with smoothest Race and the best ball bearings and never had a failure… PS: had unrelated failures but by loose CV Joint bolts… :-( Last edited by Gilles; 04-07-2019 at 05:49 PM.