Front CV Axle Replacement

[0856Beater]

New CV axles come with a flange that is not on the old ones. Also replacing the front wheel bearings
The flange doesn't contact anything but I want to be sure it was okay to leave it on or not.

[0856Beater]

Sorry this should be in the R51 forum.

Moderator: Post moved.

[VStar650CL]

Most aftermarket manufacturers try to "universalize" their parts as much as possible, using interchangeable subassemblies which may not be identical to the OE part on a particular model, but still fit and do the job. That's probably what you have there. So long as there's no interference, I doubt it will cause problems.

[0856Beater]

Once I removed the driver side CV axle I found it did have the same flange, only rusty. Been driving with that one on for at least 3 years so should be fine.