RacerTodd
Veteran Member
I'm doing the driver's side CV joints on my '01 Golf TDI this weekend. I'm unsure if I can get the axle out without popping off the ball joint. If not, I'll have to source the one-time-use bolts.
Once the CV joint bolts are removed can I just raise the joint up above the trans and pull it back far enough to get the axle out of the hub carrier? I shone a flashlight down there and it looks there is enough room but there's a lot of parts in that area as well.
I know the passenger side axle comes out over the trans no problem. I've only messed with the driver's side once, when I did the trans. And then I didn't remove it, just raised it up and tied it out of the way.
BTW, these are original joints and boots with 530K on them. Only replacing them because the outer boot is just starting to crack. With that many miles, time to replace 'em both.
Once the CV joint bolts are removed can I just raise the joint up above the trans and pull it back far enough to get the axle out of the hub carrier? I shone a flashlight down there and it looks there is enough room but there's a lot of parts in that area as well.
I know the passenger side axle comes out over the trans no problem. I've only messed with the driver's side once, when I did the trans. And then I didn't remove it, just raised it up and tied it out of the way.
BTW, these are original joints and boots with 530K on them. Only replacing them because the outer boot is just starting to crack. With that many miles, time to replace 'em both.