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2003 Volkswagen Beetle Repair Question


Topics covered: Axle, Transmission.
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.
Avatar Asked by kevinmcmillan

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Replied on December 29, 2012

It is a snap fit... use a large screw driver / pry bar to pop the shaft out.

Thomas

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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Replied on December 29, 2012

Picture attached....

Thomas

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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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.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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