[Vwdiesel] flat towing with no axles installed

Justin and Michella Bennett cjb at midrivers.com
Fri Jan 12 12:16:12 EST 2007


If memory serves some of the front wheel drive wheel bearings require 
the torque of the axle nut to set the preload on the wheel bearing. 
Justin

>
> What kind of trouble would I be getting into if I flat towed an A1  
> without front axles installed?  I mean, its not like the bearings can  
> fall out, it takes the removal of some really big snap rings and  
> about 10 tons of pressure to get them out.  Tow distance is about 30  
> miles.  Hayden
>
>   



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