Wobby Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 I beleive i have a CV joint just starting to wear, with a clicking noise on righthand lock (only at lower speeds in 1st or 2nd gear). Going to check first make sure nothing else is out of place. Are the CV joints difficult to replace? We have changed them before but not on VW's. Any advice would be appreciated, maybe one of Mulkbear's (God!) exploded diagrams would be very nice I am to change both sides, i had both CV boots split in two for a while . Cleaned them and fitted new boots but i think the damage is done, so i will do the faulty one first and the other side as quickily as possible. Any special tools required? Does the driveshaft need completely removing or can the CV joint be split without removal of the driveshaft from the gearbox? Any people heard of this company on ebay... Ebay - CV Joint . I have questioned them, they have provided a part number and assure me there parts are good quality and direct from their own manufacturing international company. He reckons that a number of car manufacturers buy from them in Europe and stamp and sell them as dealer parts. Hes quoted £47.00 for 2 inclusive of delivery! My concern is these cost a lot of time to fit and i dont want to be replacing them because they are rubbish in a few months. Other option is from a dealer, not got a price for the parts yet. Eurocarparts i consider excellent for quality parts:- AWX Manual - OEM Part £78.75 Each Quality replacement part £64.79 Each If i can't get any info on the quality of the ebay supplier then i better go for the OEM parts from Eurocarparts. If you have read this far you have done well !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaabbb Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 If you fitted 2 new cv boots to the joints (outer i pressume) then you must taken the joints off to fit the boots?! No special tools required and you can leave the drive shaft bolted to the gearbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted November 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Didn't split the joint off the shaft to fit the boots. Never used them before, but these were stretch fit!! Ripped first one in half trying to get it on. Then bought the correct tool to run the boot up once it has been heated in water (thoroughly dried after), the tool is a conical piece of plastic the correct size so that the boot pulls off the end of it onto the joint. Had to pull them on inside out to have them the right way afterwards. These were none VW . Yes we are talking outer CV joints, it seems rare for the inner ones to fail. I pressume because of the differant design of the inners? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaabbb Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Just TAP! the joint off with a hammer when the CV boot is off the joint. Then just tap the new one back on. Make sure you replace the circlip on the drive shaft or the joint will just fall off when you drive the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Top tips *loosen the 17mm allen key before you take the wheel off *If the CV joint will not seperate you can use the 17mm bolt to spilt it by winding the bolt all the was though the CV joint and it will pust it apart *You only need to take the curved bottm arm off and get someone to hold the steering full lock to get the drive shaft out of it hole *Do not let CV boot grease get into an cuts on you hands as it is should never by aloud into the blood stream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted November 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Thanks Mulkbear for the the tips. We definately removed more than the bottom arm to get the drifeshaft out when we did the boots, will give it a try on full lock and just bottom arm off. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted January 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Top tips *loosen the 17mm allen key before you take the wheel off *If the CV joint will not seperate you can use the 17mm bolt to spilt it by winding the bolt all the was though the CV joint and it will pust it apart *You only need to take the curved bottm arm off and get someone to hold the steering full lock to get the drive shaft out of it hole *Do not let CV boot grease get into an cuts on you hands as it is should never by aloud into the blood stream [/ QUOTE ] CV Joint done today! Many thanks Mulkbear, we reckon you have saved us 2-3 hours with your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobes49 Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Top tips *loosen the 17mm allen key before you take the wheel off *If the CV joint will not seperate you can use the 17mm bolt to spilt it by winding the bolt all the was though the CV joint and it will pust it apart *You only need to take the curved bottm arm off and get someone to hold the steering full lock to get the drive shaft out of it hole *Do not let CV boot grease get into an cuts on you hands as it is should never by aloud into the blood stream [/ QUOTE ] But the big question is why does the passat grease stink????? No other make have smelly grease, and even the new stuff doesn't smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATAPULT Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 hi guys my 1999 vw passet rear driver side door has jammed shut i suspect the child lock has jammed but i can't get it open rather than use brute force does anyone have any suggestions to unjam this bloody door ? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted January 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi, and welcome to TSN. Might be better to re post this with its own heading. Not everyone will spot it tagged to the end of this post about CV Joints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazthecab Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Top tips *loosen the 17mm allen key before you take the wheel off *If the CV joint will not seperate you can use the 17mm bolt to spilt it by winding the bolt all the was though the CV joint and it will pust it apart *You only need to take the curved bottm arm off and get someone to hold the steering full lock to get the drive shaft out of it hole *Do not let CV boot grease get into an cuts on you hands as it is should never by aloud into the blood stream [/ QUOTE ] CV Joint done today! Many thanks Mulkbear, we reckon you have saved us 2-3 hours with your advice. [/ QUOTE ] This is going to sound like a dumb question , but I take it you disconnect the curved arm's ball joint....is there a special VW tool to split this ball joint, I beleive the ball joints are larger than normal?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 It is a case of hitting the area that the ball joint sits in with a large hammer and have someone put some pressure on the arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted June 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Mulkbear was spot on with this. You dont need to strip lots of parts off, its tight but it does (just) fit as described Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] tight but it does (just) fit [/ QUOTE ] That what all the ladys say about me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitey Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Mulkbear is that the speedo off one of your customers cars which you took for a test drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteNova Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 cause it isn't... it's not going fast enough this is more like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitey Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Looks like the speedo is at zero, were you sat in a lay-by revving the nuts off it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker_bits Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Another stupid question. Are the allen bolts normal, right-hand threaded, on both sides of the car? Cannot undo mine on drivers' side (UK)! I know they are meant to be tight, but a 3ft bar on the end of the socket with me bouncing on top gotta undo it easier than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 I dont remember any being oppositely threaded, but its a while ago i did it. TBH I cant even remember what i had for my tea yesterday. But thinking about it.... I REMEMBER NOW !!!!!! HAD CHICKEN AND CHIPS...... hope this helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Yes all the bolts are normal threads, but they can be very tight, a windy gun is the best option to remove them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajnabi Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Re: the ABS speed sensor. Is there anything special you have to do to pull this out slightly ...? I've tried with pliers, I've tried hitting it with a hammer then pulling, I've tried to wedge the hammer in and place one foot on the lower suspension arms to pull harder. NO joy, I don't even think it's moved. Anyone? Also regarding the curved bottom arm, is it the one attached in the photo below: TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajnabi Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 pic attached hopefully.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Durrsaku Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 ABS sensor should come out easely if you twist it and then pull it. Use some wd40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajnabi Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 I've heard one well established garage quote that you don't need to take the ABS sensor out... anyone else of the same opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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