So you think your Perentie has AEU2522 CVs?

[circlework]

After pulling the CV's and half shafts out of 49-181 for replacement with HTE 24/23 spline half shafts, I was taken aback to find the early Defender 200tdi half shafts and CV's in there (smaller I.D. axle end and 32 spline)   ... so much for Perenties having the 'stronger' AEU2522 CV,s and tougher mating half shafts.   From research I found that the civy 110 parts book has two part numbers with an axle casing number separator.  i.e. axle casing to #20L48865 is AEU2522 and from #20L48866 is RTC6862.   The RTC6862 has the same external dimensions as AEU2522, but with the small crappy inner and the inners aren't interchangeable.
Both the Defence RPS references I have only state AEU2522 was used.
Luckily I had a spare used pair of AEU2522s to fit the new half shafts, otherwise, it'd be on the hoist for a lot longer.
Is there any evidence that Defence knew of the weaker CVs being used?

[Barefoot dave]

There have been periods where certain parts were unavailable. More likely there were put in as a 'better than nothing' exercise.

[Sixty]

Quite possible the parts may have been purchased locally and fitted by a 'junior' tradie...or more than likely the vehicle was repaired at a civvy contractor who fitted what was available to them.

[circlework]

Thanks BD and Sixty.
If I can find 49-181s in service record folder, I'll check that out.   

[Sixty]

49181 had a MAS inspection conducted Oct 12....WO for rust and repairs from TI raised Nov 12.
The re-class TI:

LAST SVC - SCIC @124519KM 08 AUG 12
NEXT SVC – MAJOR @134519KM OR 16 MAY 13
NEXT COMPLETE INSP – 16 MAY 13
RECLASS WITHOUT COMPLETE INSPECTION BY CFN xxxxxxxx
OVERALL CLASSIFICATION – RU/X/1.5/4.0/-

RU/X/1.0    REPLACE DAMAGED SPARE WHEEL RIM - RUST DAMAGE AROUND VALVE - DRIVE VEH IN  CONVOY ONLY
RU/X/0.5    REPLACE MISSING 100AMP GENERATOR DRIVE BELT
RU/OM       REPLACE TYRES OLDER THAN 7 YEARS - VEH SPEED RESTRICTED TO 80 KM/H
RU/OM       REPLACE MISSING WINCH CABLE
RU/OM       REPLACE MISSING FFR BATTERIES

FF/X/1.0    REPLACE LEAKING REAR DIFF HOUSING GASKET
FF/X/2.0    REPLACE WORN WINCH UJ`S - TRANS OUTPUT UJ - 2ND UJ FROM TRANS OUTPUT
FF/X/0.5    REPAIR O/S WORN WINDOW FELTS
FF/X/0.5    REPLACE WORN WIPER BLADES

FF/OM       FIT GREASE FILLED CV DECAL IAW VEH G 187-16

TYRES
L/H/F      4305      R/H/F      1708
L/H/R      1608      R/H/R      1708      SPARE      4305

WINCH/CRANE INSPECTED – WINCH NOT INSPECTED DUE TO  CABLE
MISSING

[circlework]

Hey, thanks Sixty.  I remember seeing that list and have completed most items on it ...

RU/X/1.0    REPLACE DAMAGED SPARE WHEEL RIM - RUST DAMAGE AROUND VALVE - DRIVE VEH IN  CONVOY ONLY
Replaced all wheels.

RU/X/0.5    REPLACE MISSING 100AMP GENERATOR DRIVE BELT
Removed all traces of 28V system, apart from dash gauge mounting plate.

RU/OM       REPLACE TYRES OLDER THAN 7 YEARS - VEH SPEED RESTRICTED TO 80 KM/H
Replaced all tyres.

RU/OM       REPLACE MISSING WINCH CABLE
Replaced with AYG7475 thicker 6x6 cable.

RU/OM       REPLACE MISSING FFR BATTERIES
Replaced with 2 x 12V AGM 130AH batteries, charged from the standard 70AH alternator via an RFSV diode isolator block.

FF/X/1.0    REPLACE LEAKING REAR DIFF HOUSING GASKET
Replaced complete rear diff with MaxiDrive locker, HTE axles and flanges and KLR disc brake setup on Salisbury 200tdi spare axle.
Besides, it was a stripped filler bung thread.

FF/X/2.0    REPLACE WORN WINCH UJ`S - TRANS OUTPUT UJ - 2ND UJ FROM TRANS OUTPUT
Don't rattle once greased.

FF/X/0.5    REPAIR O/S WORN WINDOW FELTS
Ungreased and still rattle.

FF/X/0.5    REPLACE WORN WIPER BLADES
Done.

FF/OM       FIT GREASE FILLED CV DECAL IAW VEH G 187-16
No need ... I don't run grease.  It's 50/50 EPX90 and EP00.
At least I know my hemisphere seals are good!  Ever tried to get all the EP00 out of a hemisphere?

[Elliottt]

I too learnt this the hard way after a cv joint gave way. I foolishly ordered the 23 splined replacement (AEU2522) before pulling the broken one out, only to discover that I had the 33 splined (RTC6862) version. The old broken cv was a Hardy Spicer, also to note, the half shafts were 10 spline at the diff end.

My arn is 50-260, however my logbook only goes back to 2013.

[circlework]

Finally found my GM120.
Seems the vehicle had at least two front axle ass'y replacements ... @ 19-06-96, 82609km and 26-02-97, 86847km.
So, this supports replacement and not factory supplied.