1989 VOLKSWAGEN VAN
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to replace the axel boots do the wheel hubs need to be removed

if yes how do you remove these hubs so axel can be pulled out
Dec 15, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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to replace axles, remove the 3 bolts on the lower ball joint. that will allow enough swing to release the axle nose.

Roy
Dec 15, 2012 at 10:55 PM
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Vanagon axles come straight out... just remove the 6 bolts per CV joint and the axle will fall / slide out.

No ball joints.

Thomas
Dec 16, 2012 at 12:27 AM
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Unless you are talking about Syncro Front Suspension... more involved then.

Thomas
Dec 16, 2012 at 12:28 AM
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Guess we'll never know...

Thomas
Dec 16, 2012 at 5:32 AM