CV axle replacement

JANETTE LUVZ KEVIN

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1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
2.0L
2WD
AUTOMATIC
158,000 MILES

I'm trying to replace my CV axle and the six bolts on the inner part of the axle connected to the transmission are stuck. I have try everything and it wont budge. What can I do to get these six bolts off?

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 5:20 PM

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SCGRANTURISMO

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Hello,

You can start by getting a quality lubricant, like PB Blaster or better and soak the heck out of them and leave them overnight. Get a quality 1/2" drive 6 point socket on them with a 1/2" drive ratchet. Next get a strong two or three foot pipe and slide over the ratchet. This is what is known as a "cheater bar". The longer you can make the cheater bar the more leverage you can get on the ratchet, which is turning the socket, which is turning the bolt. What did Archimedes say, "Give me lever long enough and I can lift the earth", this is the concept. It should break the bolt free. Get back to us and let us know what happens.

Thanks,
Alex
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Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 AT 12:12 AM

JANETTE LUVZ KEVIN

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We tried that and it did not work. Been working on it for the past three days and still no progress. We really don't know what to do anymore and have no car at this time. That is pretty much the only thing that we need to get done so we can install the new CV axle. Please help.

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Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 AT 2:29 AM

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