Just for kicks I pulled out the new axle and slipped the old one back in with the spacer on it and sure enough the full groove is visible.
So I pulled out the old axle and did some measuring at the diff end shaft.
With the spacer ring installed on the new axle shaft, it is about half a thou shorter than the old axle with the spacer installed. The new axle has a slight flare where the stub becomes the cv joint that prevents the spacer from seating tightly against the joint.
What would be the issues if I don't replace the spacer? I don't want to do this but I can't figure out how to get this job done.
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1981 240D 143k 4 spd manual -SOLD
2004 VW Jetta TDI 5 speed 300k -still driven daily
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