Service Question -- 2001 Passat

[Mark Rosenkrantz]

Thanks Tony.  I was too lazy to look it up.  =)

The axle bolts aren't expensive (under $15.00) and are definitely a
torque-to-yield (stretch) design.  The procedures are one-time-use and it's
just cheap insurance.
If they backed out, really bad things could happen.  Just saying.

Mark Rosenkrantz

On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 11:47 PM, Tony Hoffman <auditony at gmail.com> wrote:

> They all use the multi link suspension. Some use a 14mm allen for the axle
> bolt. I've reused them in the past, never had issues. But, that's just my
> BTDT. Mark and Grant covered the rest pretty well.
>
> Tony
>
>   On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Mark Rosenkrantz <
> speedracer.mark at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Grant already answered.  It IS cheaper to replace the boot if your time is
>> free.  You pretty much have to R&R the half-shaft/axle anyway, so I always
>> swap out the entire assembly.  Otherwise, it's remove, disassemble, clean
>> (parts cleaner), repack, replace boot, replace clips/hardware.  The axle
>> bolt is a stretch bolt, must be replaced.
>>
>> You'll need a heavy duty impact gun or a very long breaker bar and a 17mm
>> hex insert for stretch bolt removal.  Remove tire, pop out center cap,
>> reinstall tire, lower car, insert tool, break free, raise car, remove
>> tire,
>> remove bolt.  If the Passat is 4-motion, it's straight Audi parts and
>> you'll
>> need a long allen bit and some extentions for removing the inner CV flange
>> bolts.  If it has Audi's multi-link suspension (do the lower models have a
>> McPherson strut back then?), you'll be popping the 2 upper links
>> (CAREFULLY).  The pinch bolt on the steel uprights can be a total bear.
>> Impact gun will serve you well.  I've had nightmares with these in the
>> past.  Again, one-time use, and I coat with anti-seize before
>> re-inserting.
>> Once that is complete, just wiggle the axle out.
>>
>> Mark Rosenkrantz
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 2:31 AM, <b1biker at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >  My friends 2001 Passat has a torn outer CV boot. In looking at the
>> > composition of the parts in the CV kit at the "Parts Geek" it appears
>> that
>> > the CV joint is secured to the axle with a bolt. They also show a spring
>> > clip; can anyone tell me where this goes? Any details about the process
>> of
>> > replacing the boot will be appreciated.
>> > Gary Meier
>> > 88 5KSQ - 94 S4
>> >
>> >
>> >
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