Episode 10 - How to refit axles to a Beetle swing axle gearbox

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5 жыл бұрын

Following on from Episode 8, this time I show you how to refit the drive shafts, axle tubes and rear wheel bearings & seals
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@ismaillouwlouwair6366 6 ай бұрын

4 years after this video was posted. I did this job and followed your vid step by step. Thank you. I had no problems everything went smooth.

@duanegoodrich9083 5 жыл бұрын

my g i have been looking for this tutorial my whole life. I appreciate your vocabulary also. its dope. ur a legend

@charlesmartin7347 4 жыл бұрын

This was the most comprehensive video that I've seen thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Blessings and more blessings to you and your family

@dmck2533 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you for this and the prior (disassembly video). I was having a hard time find good detailed info. A+

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I struggled to find any decent info myself before I did it. To reassemble it properly you're supposed to measure clearances and all that but mine was fine when i took it apart so I just assumed it was fine when it went back together!

@philipbarrett3151 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the time & effort you took to share this - excellent guide

@2BugsandaBack 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks so much for your comment. I'm glad you found it helpful 😊

@jamesb003 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic set of videos! Exactly what i was after - Its great to help the DIYer understand. Thanks so much! James from NZ :)

@2BugsandaBack 3 жыл бұрын

No worries! I'm happy you found it useful :)

@EdwardFree-kh5jx 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all the knowledge you share you are a blessing.

@rekylbrems 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm about to install new axels on my project car after a loooong break, so this will help me alot. thank you :)

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you found the video useful. Good luck with your Bug :)

@johnwarfn 4 жыл бұрын

I was able to do this job with confidence thanks to this excellent tutorial. Thank you!

@2BugsandaBack 4 жыл бұрын

That's great! I'm really glad you found it useful. 😊👍

@michaeldoomernik8553 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for doing it 👍🏼👍🏼🏁🏁

@andyroo3022 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Thanks, when adjusting my handbrake recently I found my rear brake shoes were disintegrating. The old O rings and axle seals were worn and some shims had gone missing. Oil had gotten on the brake shoes and made a mess of them. I saved your video in case I have to do any further work down the track. My bearings are okay for now. Probably my fault. I put new shoes and 5 x 130 stud pattern drums when I restored my car. I am good at panel and paint work, however I have to learn the mechanics as I go. Your instruction is great for the beetle enthusiasts out there. New seal kit and bushings in, I will button up with the new shoes tomorrow.

@kevinhamling1963 2 жыл бұрын

Great to refresh the memory and this video is perfect. ✌️

@2BugsandaBack 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it 😊

@patrickokc Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal video! I’m in the process of replacing the rear bearings on a 66 VW beetle and this helps immensely 👍🏼 thank you sir!

@earthwoolandfire9715 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. It really helps. Cheers.

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. I'm glad you found it useful 😊

@mr.staels6187 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, eager to get started on mine now! Keep the videos coming!

@2BugsandaBack 4 жыл бұрын

I had to stop on this car for a little while but I'll be back on it again in the next week or so, and there'll be more vids, for sure!

@MakeItMetal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos. I'm a complete novice and would be lost without these comprehensive guides. got a sub from me

@2BugsandaBack 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! And thanks for the sub - much appreciated :)

@claytoncapps4991 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you sharing, thanks for your helpful efforts.

@2BugsandaBack Жыл бұрын

No worries! Good luck with your car :)

@ladon67 5 жыл бұрын

Want to say thanks!! Great set of videos!! Cheers!

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you liked them. I'm no VW expert but I do enjoy working on them

@lawrenceirvine8759 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help that your vid offered. With your help I was able to take my axle tubes off, paint everything up, install new parts, preset the cup load and get it all back together. If I knew how to post a picture Id show you the finished product.

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, that's great. Well done :) I did a bit more work on my Bug last night. And found a lot more rust :(

@stephanethibodeau8466 5 жыл бұрын

Cette vidéo est très bien expliqué, Merci beaucoup j'apprécie énormément.

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

Je vous remercie! C'est mon plaisir, je suis content que vous l'ayez trouvé utile

@Sellmyowngranmother 8 ай бұрын

Great work and video

@waynesalekin6773 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Thank you very much.

@VitosFix 4 жыл бұрын

Great work! Very helpful

@borna430 2 жыл бұрын

thanks you sir for the great detailed demo

@2BugsandaBack 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@christopherbruchez8040 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video mate, very informative. Subbed!

@2BugsandaBack 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for the sub too. I hope you like badly edited videos! 😂

@norbiesison9257 3 жыл бұрын

It's one thing reading about it in a shop manual; totally confidence inspiring when you see it actually being done.

@2BugsandaBack 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for sub too 😊

@Chargen69 3 жыл бұрын

i subscribed to your channel based on this video. Great job!

@2BugsandaBack 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@norbiesison9257 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed as well!

@georgebourdeison1750 5 жыл бұрын

great video.keep on.!!!!

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The Mexi has taken a back seat while I get the '63 repaired but I'll be back on it soon hopefully

@vayabroder729 3 жыл бұрын

I believe those nuts are supposed to be torqued as per specs (about 14 lbs/ft if I remember correctly); that will help you ascertain accurately if there’s drag between axle tube and side plate under the specified torque. Nice video; thank you for sharing.

@PelukaUSA Жыл бұрын

Wonderful !!!

@dreweastw 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mostlycars7586 2 жыл бұрын

nice job

@fakhroo5 2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot.

@jeffwoods9666 4 жыл бұрын

I love that drag car bug. Good video I’m learning VWs. I got 2. 64 and s 66 bug. You got them clips on fast I hate that part

@2BugsandaBack 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, it went together fairly easily. I just hope it stays together!

@edmondcotter1014 4 жыл бұрын

great videos & thanks for the help , i noticed when you fitted the large sideplate you didnt fit a paper gasket ? is it optional ? just wondering as i am about to put my sons swing axle back on ? thanks again for the great videos 👍

@2BugsandaBack 4 жыл бұрын

On this particular side plate there's an O ring rather than a gasket. You can just see it at 4:03 I don't know if earlier boxes use a gasket or not though.

@edfox6921 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate. Interesting with the bearing facing in. I have always seen the ball bearings out. I wonder if it matters??

@2BugsandaBack 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it matters, but I could well be wrong on that! The bearing is lubricated by the gearbox oil that travels up and down the axle tube so as long as it's getting to the bearing I think it'll be OK.

@keithk8698 3 жыл бұрын

@@2BugsandaBack it was put on the wrong way. Now if the bearing goes bad you can’t pull it out.

@MakeItWork413 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning this. I double checked and the bearings in my 66 Beetle face out too.

@cointelpro25 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I’m doing this right now. Super helpful thank you. One thing, I see you putting everything in dry. Should there be a smear of oil on all the stuff before reassembly?

@2BugsandaBack 2 жыл бұрын

Putting oil on everything can't hurt, but I don't think it's as important as when you're putting an engine back together

@ronquinn7889 2 жыл бұрын

Great information mate, just one thing, the bearing cap that I have seems to small is there two sizes? Cheers.

@2BugsandaBack 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know. Maybe there's a difference between the swing axle and the IRS ones, perhaps?

@GT.Bugger 5 жыл бұрын

Great helpful videos on this. I'm deciding whether to strip the axels of as I'm cleaning my gearbox. Could you not fit the solid non split boots?

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

I've never tried the solid boots. They are better, of course, but unless they are really, really stretchy I don't know how you'd get them over the cup at the gearbox end of the tube.

@GT.Bugger 5 жыл бұрын

@@2BugsandaBack that's what I'm wondering. Must be possible as they where like that originally and you can still buy them.

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

Plenty of lube and maybe heat it up in hot water. The worst that can happen is you rip the new boot. Got to be worth a try

@GT.Bugger 5 жыл бұрын

@@2BugsandaBack I've just found 3 videos of people doing just that. Thanks

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

There you go then. 3 people can't all be wrong!!

@lawrenceirvine8759 5 жыл бұрын

why did you take the axles out originally? Was it leaking oil, and if so do you find the source of the leak? Great vid. Thanks.

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

It had a huge leak from the boot/side plate area so I decided to strip it and replace everything that might be leaking. It wasn't strictly necessary to remove the axles themselves but with them removed, the gearbox is much easier to work with and it reduces the risk of damage to the axles and diff. I haven't tested it for leaks yet because I needed to get the Bug back on its wheels to free up the lift for one of the other cars. I'm not happy with the paint finish on the box either so it'll all be coming out again at some point, most likely when I split the body from the pan. Thanks for the sub! 👍

@reeftheseaforever 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video how would you remove the rear bearing

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Episode 8 shows me removing the bearing but I do it with the gearbox already out of the car. If yours is still in the car, you might be able to undo the bolts at the spring plate and the side cover to allow the axle tube enough movement to get the bearing off that way. I've never tried it like that though, so I don't know for sure if it works or not!

@michaelknight2897 13 күн бұрын

Is the bearing backwards. I am looking at two axles from a 68 and both are ball bearing side out.

@markatr6 2 жыл бұрын

how do you know when the bearing is fully IN ? does it bottom out ? also, doing this on the car, axles horizontal, the inner distance piece keeps flopping out of its 'seat' in the axle tube ! aahhh!

@AngryHybridApe 4 жыл бұрын

Can an IRS transaxle be replaced with a swing axle?

@JIMO415 4 ай бұрын

Interesting....are the bearings on the differential and the axles replacements? The integral seals in the ball bearing units may have to be removed on the diff bearings and at least the inside of the axle bearings I would think.

@2BugsandaBack 4 ай бұрын

No, they're the factory ones as far as I know. This car is a 2000 Mexican Bug

@Raychristofer 4 жыл бұрын

Bro your video work, lighting and audio is super crisp. much respect. you explain things almost as good as I do lol. what is your video setup and what country are you in?

@enriquemercado657 5 жыл бұрын

Can I do this kind of job with the transmission in the car? Please, let me know

@2BugsandaBack 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you could. I happened to have it out of the car and that made it much easier. You'd need to undo the axle tubes from the spring plates at the very least.

@Menticknap 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I've just noticed your registration number. Mine is BMT 596A.

@2BugsandaBack 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! They must have come from the same dealership, maybe even on the same day :)

@zas5892 Жыл бұрын

Also when you're putting on the O-ring at the bearing seal you just twist it backwards a little and then push it all the way on cuz you putting it on with the iron cap it gets pinched cuz you can't see what's going on behind that and that's an instant oil leak and gear oil sucks all over the inside of your rims I don't agree with the way you put that together but that's your transmission out here with 234-500 horsepower in California being so hot that gear oil gets thin and that will leak

@borna430 2 жыл бұрын

IF you let go the axle, will the weight of it causes to drop down or it shouldn't? I put three shims and if let my hand go, it will drop down on its own weight.

@2BugsandaBack 2 жыл бұрын

All the books and guides I can find say there should be "slight drag" on the axle tube. I don't know how you'd measure "slight drag" but I'd guess that the weight of the tube would be enough to overcome it. I would think that as long as it doesn't feel loose, you should be OK

@markatr6 2 жыл бұрын

my axle tube feels loose even with NO gaskets, what happened there? great vids, calm & to the point...

@2BugsandaBack 2 жыл бұрын

I've no idea! Is the plastic daisy badly worn or damaged maybe?

@markatr6 2 жыл бұрын

@@2BugsandaBack thanks, sort of what i thought, but seemed so unlikely, daisy LOOKS ok, and similar to other old ones i happen to have......hell, they ARE 50+ yrs old tho' !

@markatr6 2 жыл бұрын

@@2BugsandaBack i have SINCE found out that the 6-hole bolt down plate was dimpled just enough to distort the flatness, maybe from previous overtightening (?) it was tough to hammer & dolly it back into shape because you cant just slide it off the axle tube! creative jigging ensued. its better, COULD be a tad tighter. it ended up using only 2 paper gaskets, but thats gonna have to DO! im tired of #*@!^ing with it.....it was the FIRST thing the local VW guru suggested...now, why doesnt my inner spacer fit nice & flush like in the video? ( 15:14 ) im now assembling vertically-OFF the car, much easier...

@andymaurice7693 3 жыл бұрын

Are the swing axles of a split trans the same procedure??

@2BugsandaBack 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know for sure, but I think it would be very similar if it's not exactly the same.

@UrbanOverlanding 4 жыл бұрын

Sono silicone on the axle tube gaskets?

@2BugsandaBack 4 жыл бұрын

It *shouldn't* need it, but a thin smear might not be a bad idea. I just put it back together so I could get the wheels back on and move the car.

@darrylhobbs3200 4 жыл бұрын

Any chance you have the video of the other side?

@2BugsandaBack 4 жыл бұрын

No, sorry. It's pretty much identical to this side though. It's been a while since I did it and I can't recall if the side plate is a different size on the other side but apart from that the procedure is the same.

@zas5892 Жыл бұрын

I know you were at a shop I know you I saw a race bug in the background that's all fine I I don't I don't doubt your expertise but when you put the big side cover on we use 510 a thin quote of sealant special for the transmission why didn't you use that along with the O-ring especially around the bolt holes

@2BugsandaBack Жыл бұрын

Fair point! I'm not a pro at this just a hobby and I did this job partway through a still unfinished resto project. It'll have to come apart again before the car is finished which is why I didn't put anything on it. To tell you the truth, the gearbox still hasn't even got any oil in it yet!

@daveyofave 4 жыл бұрын

Does it matter which side the bearing is put in?

@2BugsandaBack 4 жыл бұрын

The wheel bearing? From what I can remember, they're symmetrical so they'll go in either way.

@gravityTattdrumr11 2 жыл бұрын

No lube apply on the butterfly.? Or any?

@2BugsandaBack 2 жыл бұрын

As I understand it, everything is lubed by the transmission oil so there's no need to lube anything separately. It's not like an engine that needs assembly lube.

@zas5892 Жыл бұрын

Secondly the three shims with the plastic sunflower you always put a little grease on that so it can move a little bit you don't want to tear or ruin the plastic cup and the groove that it fits in all the way around the transmission it can be misleading if you don't put any any grease and it's super tight for the wrong reasons

@2BugsandaBack Жыл бұрын

Good tip, thanks 😊

@bigears4426 3 жыл бұрын

Why leave the seal in the bearings , as they were a open bearing

@capnspicy5565 3 жыл бұрын

That's odd, 25,000 views, And only 70ish comments... Well I wont put in my 2 cents then mate.

@2BugsandaBack 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, uhm... Thanks?

@zas5892 Жыл бұрын

But hey if it doesn't leak for you I guess you're good

@dennissanders6089 2 жыл бұрын

What about the gasket

@2BugsandaBack 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very late (2000 model year) Mexican Beetle and they use an O ring on the side plate, not a gasket

@hmrbri 4 жыл бұрын

watching you drive that bearing on with a chisle was a bit painful.........

@2BugsandaBack 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I should have used a length of tube or something really, but you can see that I was using a very lightweight plastic hammer so I wasn't exactly driving it on. It was more like a gentle tap. My thinking was that I wanted to apply pressure to the centre race rather than the outer part because that might have put stress on the balls themselves.