Axel shaft removal

[Grant Lenahan]

What tool do you refer to?

You need a socket or allen socket to remove the axel nut.  and a BIG breaker bar.  Adn a friend to stand on the brakes.

For the INNER joint you need a triple square socket. Cant recall what model year takes 8, 10, 12 pt.

And whatever means of removing the joint from the half-shaft, or get a complete rebuilt unit (raxles.com suggested for quality)

Grant
On Nov 7, 2011, at 11:10 AM, Al wrote:

> Thanks Grant. Yes, I have a Bentley, best investment I ever made. However when Bentley shows a tool, that I don't have, then I worry.
> The "other" things are pretty easy, as I did that not too long ago when I replaced bushings and tie-rod ends and brake/rotors. Is it a "must" to replace the axel bolt with a new one? Not a problem if it is.
> 
> Again thanks to all who have helped me in the past. This "little" forum is fantastic, like friends in far away places.
> 
> Al
> '90 80 non-Q
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Grant Lenahan
> Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 3:33 AM
> To: Al
> Cc: Quattro
> Subject: Re: Axel shaft removal
> 
> I think you need a how-to.  You remove the axel bolt and it pulls out easily. but often, model dependent, other things must be dis-assembled first.
> 
> Do you have bentley?  Else search for step by step.
> 
> Grant
> On Nov 7, 2011, at 1:02 AM, Al wrote:
> 
>> I have a torn CV boot and want to change the cv driveshaft. How much trouble is it to remove the splined shaft from the hub? Can I back out the bolt that’s holding the shaft some, and hit it with a hammer? Or is there a puller/pusher that can be rented?
>> 
>> BTW put the oil pan on hold until I can build a frame to hold the engine up, so I can drop the sub-frame.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Al
>> ‘90 80 non-Q
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