Radius Arm Shafts - Refitting

[Bogsye 22]

I'm about to press in my new Polish sourced shafts. Question is how far I press them in? Is there a particular distance or position?

 

Out of interest I bought a kit through eBay and it came with decent bearings

 

Thanks

 

Brian

[welshpug 1,655]

recessed by 2mm.

[Alan_M 66 1 Cars]

I'm about to press in my new Polish sourced shafts. Question is how far I press them in? Is there a particular distance or position?

 

Out of interest I bought a kit through eBay and it came with decent bearings

 

Thanks

 

Brian

 

Which kit is that? I need to order a couple of sets for a 205 & Xsara beam.

[Bogsye 22]

Thanks WP - I'm assuming that's the amount the outer bearing surface sits into the casting face.

 

It'll teach me to be more careful when dismantling - wasn't until it was blasted clean it was more apparent I should have ...

 

Alan It was the FR Autos place on the Bay. I've left the bits on my desk at work, but will photo them when I collect them later.

 

Thank,

 

Brian

[Anthony 1,002]

It's how far inwards the shaft should be from the outer end of the arm. As said, 2-3mm or so is about right.

 

The foam ARB seal sits in the recess created.

[welshpug 1,655]

I've used the same parts, bearings were snr which is the same as o.e, beam went together nicely.

 

Outer bearing goes in so its at the start of the chamfer, probably 1-2 mm at the most, though i have a tool that sets this depth for me so its just a case of tapping them in, same goes for the seal carrier collar, 2mm or so from the shoulder, not fully flush.

[Bogsye 22]

Thanks fellows - much appreciated

 

Alan - here are some photos of the parts. Just as Welshpug says in terms of manufacturer and needle count. Initially I couldn't see a set on their website for my car so I messaged them. A set then appeared, and as they advised I included my VIN to ensure the correct parts.

 

Delivery was also pretty swift.

 

205 Gti Rear Beam

 

205 Gti Rear Beam

 

Just need to update my project thread now......