Im currently putting back together my rear subframe.

I did poly bushings toe eliminator bushings and welded diff mount.

I have a problem and ive check the fsm and internet and forums and there isnt much info period about the Triaxial Hub in general.

My problem is i cant seem to mount the top part of the triaxial hub onto the trailing arm.

i have been able to do it by pushing in the middle metal sleve then jammign it on. The thing is from the factory it comes with these plastic type washers (1 for each trailing arm)and i snapped them when i removed it initially. so i bought a new pair but it seems impossible to mount the hob to the arm with the washers...

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated this is all thats stopping me from reinstalling my subframe


is it possible that the metal sleves within the hub are supposed to move but are seized and thats the problem?




thx in advance


Avery

 

Oh yeah those little stupid metal sleeves are a press fit. I did the whole socket + long bolt + bunch of washers trick and cranked them out until the inside was flush with the flange itself, then it goes on very loosely. I don't even know if I used the washers or not, I think I used metal ones, but I've got much stiffer bushings in place too so there will be a lot less movement in the hub assembly.

You will have to do this in at least two places on each hub, IIRC, and maybe once or twice elsewhere too... basically anywhere you see these metal inserts in the bolt holes. Put them flush, put the part on, bolt it up to torque specs and the torque pulls the metal against the housing.

 

your the man


i love this forum


thx dude