CV JOINT / AXLE REPLACEMENT
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Easy job, you probably need a triple square bit and a big (either a 14 or 17 ??mm hex + a breaker bar to loosen the hub.
You can just replace the boot and re-grease if it's just torn and the axle isn't clicking. Messy but cheap, under $20.
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CV /AXLE Replacement
Thanks, I think this will require a whole axle replacement, dont have clicking but I do have vibration when I accelerate and go up grades. Dont know which one is the problem so I guess i'll replace both. Tires are brand new so I know its not them, one other check will be the motor mounts. if it isn t them then its the axles . At least thats what I was told.
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Here is the tools needed to do the VW removal / install so I assume the Audi is the same or close. Complete description of the task is on the RAXLES Website .
Volkswagen MK4 axle installation:
Tools needed:
Good Impact Gun! This is necessary for removing and installing the 30 mm axle nut. Cheap impact guns will not have enough to remove the factory nuts nor will they have enough to replace the new axle nuts!
A REALLY good friend who has some clue to what you are attempting!
30 mm 12 point socket for removing axle nut
10 mm 12 point (Triple Square) male bit for removing OEM axles(See last Picture on page)
8 mm 6 point Allen bit for installing New axles
Several different length extensions for the sockets
13 mm socket or wrench for control arm
16 mm socket or wrench for sway bar
19 mm socket or wrench for removing tie bar ends
Hammer and Pointed Chisel or to make it Very easy an air Impact Hammer with a pointed tip.
Volkswagen MK4 axle installation:
Tools needed:
Good Impact Gun! This is necessary for removing and installing the 30 mm axle nut. Cheap impact guns will not have enough to remove the factory nuts nor will they have enough to replace the new axle nuts!
A REALLY good friend who has some clue to what you are attempting!
30 mm 12 point socket for removing axle nut
10 mm 12 point (Triple Square) male bit for removing OEM axles(See last Picture on page)
8 mm 6 point Allen bit for installing New axles
Several different length extensions for the sockets
13 mm socket or wrench for control arm
16 mm socket or wrench for sway bar
19 mm socket or wrench for removing tie bar ends
Hammer and Pointed Chisel or to make it Very easy an air Impact Hammer with a pointed tip.
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Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,138
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From: Redmond WA
Here is the tools needed to do the VW removal / install so I assume the Audi is the same or close. Complete description of the task is on the RAXLES Website .
Volkswagen MK4 axle installation:
Tools needed:
Good Impact Gun! This is necessary for removing and installing the 30 mm axle nut. Cheap impact guns will not have enough to remove the factory nuts nor will they have enough to replace the new axle nuts!
A REALLY good friend who has some clue to what you are attempting!
30 mm 12 point socket for removing axle nut
10 mm 12 point (Triple Square) male bit for removing OEM axles(See last Picture on page)
8 mm 6 point Allen bit for installing New axles
Several different length extensions for the sockets
13 mm socket or wrench for control arm
16 mm socket or wrench for sway bar
19 mm socket or wrench for removing tie bar ends
Hammer and Pointed Chisel or to make it Very easy an air Impact Hammer with a pointed tip.
Volkswagen MK4 axle installation:
Tools needed:
Good Impact Gun! This is necessary for removing and installing the 30 mm axle nut. Cheap impact guns will not have enough to remove the factory nuts nor will they have enough to replace the new axle nuts!
A REALLY good friend who has some clue to what you are attempting!
30 mm 12 point socket for removing axle nut
10 mm 12 point (Triple Square) male bit for removing OEM axles(See last Picture on page)
8 mm 6 point Allen bit for installing New axles
Several different length extensions for the sockets
13 mm socket or wrench for control arm
16 mm socket or wrench for sway bar
19 mm socket or wrench for removing tie bar ends
Hammer and Pointed Chisel or to make it Very easy an air Impact Hammer with a pointed tip.
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