2003 Volkswagen Beetle Repair Question
Topics covered: Axle, Transmission.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.
Asked on December 29, 2012
Volkswagen Beetle Axle Problem
Im replacing passenger side cv axle on a 2003 vw beetle 1.8 turbo 6 speed automatic. The 6 speed standard is bolted to the trans. The 6 speed auto is held in by
a internal circlip. How do i compress the circlip to remove the axle. Thankyou. Desperate.
a internal circlip. How do i compress the circlip to remove the axle. Thankyou. Desperate.
Answer
Replied on December 29, 2012
It is a snap fit... use a large screw driver / pry bar to pop the shaft out.
Thomas
Replied on December 30, 2012
Clip does not need compressing. As exovds said, you just need to pry the axle out of the transmission with a large screwdriver or pry bar.