Cirrus CV axles

As mentioned in an earlier post, I bought a 2000 Cirrus over the
weekend.

I have found another strange thing. On most CV axles that I have
looked at, there is always the large retainer nut. This is usually
covered by a another nut that has a place for a cotter pin to pass
through the axle end, to prevent the large nut from coming off.

In this case, there is no hole drilled through the axle end for this
purpose. Is this the way that they are done now, or is it possible
that the axles were replaced at some point by lesser quality ones?

While I have never head of one of these coming loose, I would be more
comfortable knowing that there is something there to prevent the nut
from working it's way loose.

Thank you,

Kirk Matheson

 

It is a lock nut and does not require a cotter pin

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

 

Thanks. That is what I was hoping. My 1998 Stratus has the cotter
pins, so that is why I was wondering.

The next thing I need to do is get the "power steering high pressure
hose" recall done. The previous owner didn't have it done.

-KM

 

The recall says it should take more then so much time to do, But Chrysler
doesn't give a Shit about the technicians working on these vehicles and if
you bring the vehicle in on a wait basis plan to sit around for a few hrs
while the car cools off before the technician even brings the vehicle in. We
have to have our arms all over the back of engine performing these recalls
and it gets hot.
My suggestion to you is schedule the vehicle for a nite drop.

Just a thought unless you have lots of time on your hands

Glenn

 

I never would have thought of that. I'll probably go with the night
drop route. How long does it usually take to cool down so that it can
be worked on? Is one or two hours usually enough?

-KM

 

Most people don't and get pissed off at the dealer when they should be
complaining to Chrysler, depending on the outside ambient temp determines
how fast things cool down. 2 hrs should be enough time, but if it is a nite
drop tell them to keep it for the day