Just did my 07 beetle, don’t know if it’s the same for jettas but on the beetle you can wedge a long screw driver directly from under the axle there is a small but efficient opening and then take it to town with a mallet or hammer. Didn’t need to drop anything just the steps to where the outter axle end comes out and that was all. Still a pain but better than dropping everything.
This method worked for me. Dropped cradle some to wedge the fork in. Had to use more persuasion on the inner tulip housing before it came out. The new one went in just as hard. The C clips are terrible. Thanks.
Great Video! How many miles was on this vehicle when the axles were replaced? Has TRQ made a video for normal removal of the left/driver side CV-axle? You removed the Control arm, dropped the subframe and disconnected the differential from it? Does TRQ have the B-roll of this troubleshooting/change of plans? I think it would be great to see how this evolved and what/how to remove these parts if the same issues occur for someone else.
Sure hope you check ur comments. On the Jetta CV axel (complete) did you drop the whole subframe? I'm in the fight of my life with this thing. Obviously need to get stuff out of the way - but cant tell if you had to drop the entire subframe. Please let me know. THANKS!!!!
Inner CV: Designed to use special puller tool per the Factory manual. Search VW Forums for construction of electrical duplex box (cut-out) with 2 - 3' metal flat stock. Wood block on end of flat stock to use as a slide hammer.
I maintain that the MK4 Jetta (TDI) was the best designed car from VW..I mean sweet Jesus Volkswagen! a Compression joint to the output...Sure the bolts are a little annoying to get to on the MK4 output flange but you don't have to take the subframe down to get to them...Why do Germans always over engineer things to death.
Did you not have any ATF fall out? You didnt mention anthing about fluid. I would love to be able to do this without doing a fluid change as these 09G transmissions are sealed transmissions.
B6 Passat and MK5 Jetta are pretty linear. Odd to me how B6 Passat CV is the same but is 148ft-lbs and 180 degrees, because the garage torque my axel to this spec and it decided to come out. Thank god I have wheels that hide all the lug bolts because I’d not have a car if so.
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Based on the edits in that video that looked like a miserable job
lots of jump cuts, was this a struggle
Just did my 07 beetle, don’t know if it’s the same for jettas but on the beetle you can wedge a long screw driver directly from under the axle there is a small but efficient opening and then take it to town with a mallet or hammer. Didn’t need to drop anything just the steps to where the outter axle end comes out and that was all. Still a pain but better than dropping everything.
it's really easy when using a garage lift
This method worked for me. Dropped cradle some to wedge the fork in. Had to use more persuasion on the inner tulip housing before it came out. The new one went in just as hard. The C clips are terrible. Thanks.
Great Video! How many miles was on this vehicle when the axles were replaced? Has TRQ made a video for normal removal of the left/driver side CV-axle? You removed the Control arm, dropped the subframe and disconnected the differential from it? Does TRQ have the B-roll of this troubleshooting/change of plans? I think it would be great to see how this evolved and what/how to remove these parts if the same issues occur for someone else.
Sure hope you check ur comments. On the Jetta CV axel (complete) did you drop the whole subframe? I'm in the fight of my life with this thing. Obviously need to get stuff out of the way - but cant tell if you had to drop the entire subframe. Please let me know. THANKS!!!!
You skipped over that whole "pray to God to you don't have to remove everything" sequence. That would be helpful to see.
Thanks!
Have you ever seen one of the ends of these axles, right after the snap ring on the splines, break off inside the transfer case?
Inner CV: Designed to use special puller tool per the Factory manual. Search VW Forums for construction of electrical duplex box (cut-out) with 2 - 3' metal flat stock. Wood block on end of flat stock to use as a slide hammer.
What size is that ball joint separator/"pickle fork?" I think it will be worth the price. If you link to it, I'll add it to my cart.
I maintain that the MK4 Jetta (TDI) was the best designed car from VW..I mean sweet Jesus Volkswagen! a Compression joint to the output...Sure the bolts are a little annoying to get to on the MK4 output flange but you don't have to take the subframe down to get to them...Why do Germans always over engineer things to death.
Is it over engineer or bad design?
Thank You for showing torques for this procedure!! 🙏🚂🎼🌹🎵🎶🛠
Did you not have any ATF fall out? You didnt mention anthing about fluid. I would love to be able to do this without doing a fluid change as these 09G transmissions are sealed transmissions.
so mine has an inverted center bolt so what’s that
I feel kinda silly asking....is it about the same for a 2006 Passat?
Are the 2006 beetle the same?
You skipped a lot. Usually you guys are my go to. Hmmmmm
how come germans made this cv axle that wrong. CV fork /// drop the subframe seriosly ///
B6 Passat and MK5 Jetta are pretty linear. Odd to me how B6 Passat CV is the same but is 148ft-lbs and 180 degrees, because the garage torque my axel to this spec and it decided to come out. Thank god I have wheels that hide all the lug bolts because I’d not have a car if so.
Good video, but just fyi that's NOT a DSG(dual clutch type) automatic, they're different. - take care