[Vwdiesel] flat towing with no axles installed

[Roger Brown]

Justin and Michella Bennett wrote:
> 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

Yep, the front wheel bearings need the axle inside to hold them together.  You might be able to get 
a big bolt to fit inside where the stub axle goes, or get an old outer CV and stub axle and shove 
that in there.

-- 
    Roger