1989 Volkswagen Van Replace Axel Boots Wheel Hubs Removed Yes You Remove

1989 VOLKSWAGEN VAN
150,000 MILES
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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 2:54 PM
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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 2:55 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 15, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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EXOVCDS
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Unless you are talking about Syncro Front Suspension... more involved then.

Thomas
Dec 15, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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Guess we'll never know...

Thomas
Dec 15, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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