82 <-> 79 Axle Interchangeable?

82 <-> 79 Axle Interchangeable?#70560

By checkmate1996 - Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:15 pm

- Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:15 pm #70560

I am working on a 79 that needs the driver CV axle replaced. The current axle has part# 928 332 026 03 which has the hub bolt carrier on both sides of the axle (top picture). I had an 82 laying around in good shape but its the lower picture. I am guessing they aren't but I thought I'd atleast ask...

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2017 991.2, 7-Spd, Yellow/Black
2015 981 Cayman S, 6-Spd, Yellow/Back
1985 928 Euro S2, Auto, 33X
1985 928 Euro S2, 5-Spd, Guards Red
1984 928 Euro S2, 5-Spd, Black w/Purple Flake (SOLD)
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1982 928 5-Speed, Black(SOLD)
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Re: 82 <-> 79 Axle Interchangeable?#70581

By mr928 - Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:51 pm

- Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:51 pm #70581

i believe it will rub on the upright

Re: 82 <-> 79 Axle Interchangeable?#70602

By checkmate1996 - Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:46 pm

- Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:46 pm #70602

Ok - I was able to answer my own question. I decided to yank the old one off since i removing it anyway. After I unbolted everything AND removed the drive shaft , the flange hub just slid right out. I compared the flange and the newer style shaft and everything was pretty much identical. To install, I had to lower the rear exhaust so I could get a straight shot in the wheel hub and the splines wouldn’t bind. Once in, I put the washer and nut and pulled the rest of the shaft through the wheel hub. I used the original bolts off old shaft and buttoned everything down. Took it for a spin and everything was great!

Former Founder/President www.928buckeyelandsharks.com
2017 991.2, 7-Spd, Yellow/Black
2015 981 Cayman S, 6-Spd, Yellow/Back
1985 928 Euro S2, Auto, 33X
1985 928 Euro S2, 5-Spd, Guards Red
1984 928 Euro S2, 5-Spd, Black w/Purple Flake (SOLD)
1983 928 US S, 5-Spd, Grand Prix White (SOLD)
1986.5 928 Auto, Triple Black (SOLD)
1984 928 Auto, Guards Red (SOLD)
1982 928 5-Speed, Black(SOLD)
1979 928 5-Speed, 5.0L Bumblebee(RIP)