What size socket do I need for a VW axle nut?
Jetta 1999-2005, Golf 1999-2006, New Beetle 1998-2005. Will work on any 30mm 12 point nut. VW axle nut socket. Whenever your axles need to be removed for front end work, like wheel bearings, nuts or CV boots, you will need a socket. It is a 1/2" drive, 30mm, 12 point socket.
How do I know if my CV axle is damaged?
On the end of the axle that attaches to the transmission you should carefully inspect the boot (red arrow), the clamp and the end of the axle (green arrow). If you find any heat discoloration on the flange there is a very good chance there is damage inside the CV.
How do you remove the axles from a VW Jetta?
The VW axle nut socket and the 8mm 12 point, shown below to completely remove the axles in your Jetta, Golf, or New Beetle. If you damage this nut while removing it you will want to replace it with a new one and skip the headaches later.
How do I remove the rear axle from the hub?
Use a standard three arm press (red arrow) and push the axle out from the hub. Loosely install the axle bolt to use to push against it. With the hub loose the axle can easily be separated from the hub.
How do you remove a CV axle nut?
0:591:50A Fast And Easy Way To Remove A Cv Axle Nut Without Impact tools!YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipGo ahead and spray your CV axle with penetrating fluid or some sort of lubricating fluid. Go aheadMoreGo ahead and spray your CV axle with penetrating fluid or some sort of lubricating fluid. Go ahead and get your wheel and pop the center cap. Off.
Which way do you turn to remove axle nut?
0:251:49How To Remove An Axle Nut Without An Impact. - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd in normal clockwise tightens and counterclockwise loosens type of fashion.MoreAnd in normal clockwise tightens and counterclockwise loosens type of fashion.
How do you remove the inner CV joint on a VW?
2:183:18How to remove and replace an inner CV joint. VW Passat shown but ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo make sure you use a non marring hammer or something to avoid damaging the joint. Then use anotherMoreSo make sure you use a non marring hammer or something to avoid damaging the joint. Then use another circlet plier to pry this off then slip your new boot on top installation is a reverse of removal.
How do you change a CV axle on a VW?
1:546:19How to Replace Front CV Axle 2006-10 Volkswagen Jetta - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThere you go now slide the new axle into place pretty much the same way it came out. If you want toMoreThere you go now slide the new axle into place pretty much the same way it came out. If you want to put a little grease on the end of here to make it go on a little easier it's a good.
Are hub nuts reverse threaded?
If the wheel hubs are trying to drive into the nuts then the right threaded nuts should go on the left side and the reverse nuts go on the right.
What size is the axle nut socket?
Axle Nut Socket 24mm x 12 Pt.
How do you replace the outer CV joint on a golf 1?
2:139:53REPLACING VW GOLF MK1 CITI GOLF INNER CV - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo that we can move the lower control arm down as you've got the low control arm ball going to thisMoreSo that we can move the lower control arm down as you've got the low control arm ball going to this you're going to push it down a little bit put on the shock. And out comes our CV joint.REPLACING VW GOLF MK1 CITI GOLF INNER CV - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com › watchhttps://www.youtube.com › watchSearch for: How do you replace the outer CV joint on a golf 1?
How do you pop a CV axle out of transmission?
2:584:23TWO WAYS to remove a stuck CV axle. - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNow we're going to use a pry bar that's got a striking cap on it so you can hammer it there we'reMoreNow we're going to use a pry bar that's got a striking cap on it so you can hammer it there we're going to go in from the opposite side of the car. And hammer the axle.TWO WAYS to remove a stuck CV axle. - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com › watchhttps://www.youtube.com › watchSearch for: How do you pop a CV axle out of transmission?
How do you replace a CV boot without removing axle?
1:489:32How to replace a CV Boot without removing it - FreeAutoMechanicYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipJust just place it on the side of it and tap it with your screwdriver. Start working it loose. AndMoreJust just place it on the side of it and tap it with your screwdriver. Start working it loose. And then you can do that work yourself all the way around to pop it all.How to replace a CV Boot without removing it - FreeAutoMechanichttps://www.youtube.com › watchhttps://www.youtube.com › watchSearch for: How do you replace a CV boot without removing axle?
Like many modern manufacturers Volkswagen shares components and even platforms across its many model lines
This article is based on one of those shared components but the work may have been performed on a different model than your vehicle. While some fasteners and other hardware types and sizes may be different, all of the information you need to safely complete the project is included in this article.
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Figure 1 If you do not have an impact gun you can remove the center cap on the front wheel. Leave the car on the ground and insert the 27mm socket through the center (red arrow). Next, place the largest breaker bar you have on the socket and break the bolt loose.
