cv joint

[Phil Innes]

Hi everyone. Need some advice. I am beginning to reassemble the front axle on my f15a and had some more questions.

1. are brake parts painted same colour as rest of vehicle? I was going to have the brake shoes relined and wanted to paint them first.

2. has anyone replaced the steering knuckle oil seal felt? Are they available or is there material that can be used.

3. How is the constant velocity joint lined up with the pivot point, so the drive shaft is not forced forward and backward when the vehicle is turned? I am installing new bearings and there were no shims on the inner bearings when I disassembled it. Should I try different shims until they match up. The manual shows the use for shims to adjust wheel bearings, but I don't see any mention of cv joint adjustment.

Cheers
Phil