Replacing the axle on my First Generation Cayenne

In this video, I replace my the GKN axle I recently installed in my Cayenne with an OEM. The GKN axle clicked and made noise at full droop, leaving me fearful of becoming stranded on trails.
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[@MikeyB00o]

Thanx for sharing, makes me want to get a Cayenne sooner then later. BTW use JackStands, dont rely on the lift to keep your suv up in the air.

[@zendubai]

Another awesome video of the world's most famous cayenne getting better.

[@HarrisonSchoen]

😂😂😂😂

[@koins9154]

Awesome video torque specs would be awesome I'm trying to find information. To no avail so far. Thanks for the video

[@MrOmvijoca]

Hi. I was searching for an axle removal technique for my Touareg and saw you video. You inspired me to press on and do the repair myself. Many thanks! Your camera angles and narration were spot on!

[@UtahJohnnyL]

Good job dude! 👍

[@HarrisonSchoen]

Thank you Johnny!

[@gged]

Thanks for making a video with good camera angles and it was simple some people’s videos do more harm then good

[@HarrisonSchoen]

Thank you! I appreciate you

[@havcxxx]

Great Video! well done!!

[@chir0pter]

Thanks Harrison!

[@made_by_chris]

Great vid, but dude, no jack stands is wild

[@dwightvoeks9970]

Seeing you do that without a jack stand freaked me out. My buddy dropped a front end on his ankle changing brake pads. Got to be safe bro. That would mess up your winter. Nice job otherwise. Not sure why more people can't change their CV's. They're pretty easy.

[@HarrisonSchoen]

I’ll use a jackstand next time! 😅

[@ChileVuela]

@@HarrisonSchoenor at least throw that wheel underneath to catch the car when the jack fails! But yes, jack stands!

[@jslaughter453]

Yeah man that’s scary without jack stands.

[@alexandraava3034]

👍👍

[@williamma4605]

Hey man, cool vid! See your headlights are darker, love the look of it. Thinking of doing it on mine as well. What did you do? Is it just a tint wrap on the headlight or did you open it up and spray the inside black?

[@HarrisonSchoen]

The insides were painted by BX Built in Las Vegas! Send in your headlights and they’re able to do the same for $300!

[@smokeyhb1]

Question? By any chance do you have this part number? I’m doing Mines now & dealer is telling me both front axels are the same part number

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Hey brother what brand are those wheels and tires on this cayenne

[@TheHonarable1]

Eurowise has a quality control issue with their powder coating process. Everything chips and peels almost immediately

[@jonturner6769]

Yu said beat it off😂😂😂😂

[@deechicago25]

So while removing the knuckle, the cv joint popped out passed the flange , goin to differential I think . How do I get bck in?

[@HarrisonSchoen]

Hope you've fount an answer, but the inner axle should just pop back in!

[@paulcurtis5496]

almost wished I was closer so we could wrench together...

[@Outsourcer]

Great Video,but using your Breaklines to hold the whole Unit is a NoGo.

[@IVANTWITUBE]

I’m sorry to tell you this but a dangerous job without a jack stand and a very bad job because the brake line is getting damaged. You have to be very careful because it can cause more problems or an accident!

[@blasterwayne6]

So only buy OE axles when it comes time my cayenne needs'em, thank you sir, I'll take that advice

[@HarrisonSchoen]

Yes! Don’t waste your time with GKN’s $250 replacement’s unless maybe you’re at 100% stock ride height.

[@chir0pter]

If you want to go with upgraded axles that's relatively simple to get custom from RCV. However I suppose the question is do you then break the diff? Probably better to break an axle than a diff

[@HarrisonSchoen]

Berg performance is working with RCV to get custom axles, but it's not exactly easy. there's a minimum purchase order of $50k to start R&D to create custom ones.

[@chir0pter]

@@HarrisonSchoen Wow I had no idea, I had the impression you just needed to hand them your specs and several thousand bucks for custom ones. Maybe that's for less complicated axle types. Great to hear they're working on that.

[@HarrisonSchoen]

@@chir0pter Yes! a bit more involved since they've never done anything Porsche before. for Toyotas yes, they'd just have to create longer axles with a certain measurement!

[@rush4ever1]

I get the jack thing everyone is complaining about but never had one fall ever. Plus I always put one on each side to jack up my cayenne. On the jack points. Yes you should use jack stands but I think the ones that are failing are shitty or old jacks

[@HarrisonSchoen]

I'll agree! just don't spend much time under it without jack stands!

[@jumbofresh]

Hey how do you know your axle is bad? I have a feeling mines bad, but entirely sure. I’m on a 06 Porsche Cayenne turbo with a 2” lift 55mm spacers, 20” rims and 33” tires. Ever since my lift and wheel tire change, steering wheel has been shaking even after having my my wheels balanced by shops multiple times. Vibration starts at 50+ even after 70+. Mechanic said it could be lower control arms, but not sure. When raising it up one level, I hear the clicking when turning left on an angle. The vibrations also feel like it’s coming from the passenger side. Any advice or direction would be helpful.

[@HarrisonSchoen]

Hmm, you should absolutely visually check all of your bushings and see if any of them are toast. it's possible your axle isn't happy also. I'd be curious to know if it's the original axle or a replacement. Berg performance will be coming out with stronger and better front axles soon.

[@jumbofresh]

It’s the original axle

[@bobweber1695]

Hi Jason, I have a 2006 base model and was hearing a cracking noise by driver's wheel and it turned out to be the bearings. Had them replaced, got new tires, balanced and aligned and now steering shakes at 70+ mph. Took it back to the dealership thinking they just needed to redo balancing. Mechanic checked balancing and all was good and now I have to wait until the end of the month for another appointment for them to find out what is causing the shaking. Did you eve determine what was causing your shaking?

[@garyalcorn3831]

Will be your axle my steering shakes above 60 the knuckle in the inner axle was buggered so much play in it

[@BoschPorsche]

I thought you had your sways removed?

[@HarrisonSchoen]

I did for a while, but installed while the car was down because I was roadtripping several states!

[@BoschPorsche]

@@HarrisonSchoen got it, I took mine off too, maybe it's just me, but so far I feel no difference in driving 😂

[@red95gts]

Isn’t the OE Porsche axle made by GKN?

[@HarrisonSchoen]

Yes, but it is NOT the same quality

[@ianwatson3315]

@@HarrisonSchoen 🤦‍♂️ go figure..how much are oem then? Also are you confident the oem will last given you’ve now changed the characteristics of the suspension?

[@HarrisonSchoen]

@@ianwatson3315 I believe they'll hold up indefinitely. on the driver's side I'm still rocking the OEM axle that came on the car new. only reason I don't have the passenger side is because it was so stuck in the original hub that even a 20 ton press couldn't get it out and cracked the spindle.
Ohm's can be as expensive as $1,000 ea. (don't quote me) or less depending on your relationship with your local Porsche dealer. You'll also have great luck buying used ones on eBay, and have them rebuilt by your local CV repair place.

[@sflasurf]

There is so much wrong on how you support your SUV.

[@edwinleech2654]

Block the car! Dont just rely on jack. Be safe

[@TheSignpimp]

That nut is metric...LOL...nice video, but you should dry run before you actually record. It would just sound better if you didn't sound like you were guessing about half the stuff you are doing. "I forgot which way this one goes" makes your credibility rating fall through the floor. And how about a little safety...jack stands, eye protection, maybe some gloves...just my .05 cents