Sent by Ken W:
>Pulling the tranny for the first time might take you 4 hours max but is pretty >easy and straightforward. Be sure you check to see if your CV joints bolt to >the tranny with allen bolts or torx type bolts (I have seen both on Vanagons). I don't think VW has ever used a torx style bolt head for CV joints. Some models use allen heads, others use 12 point internal heads. The pattern actually matches a 12pt 8mm box wrench. The tool used for them is called a triple square or serrated wrench. Don't mean to nit-pick, just didn't want an inexperienced owner to put a torx in their drive axle bolts and round 'em out. -PSD. |
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