IM replacing passenger side CV axle on a 2003 VW.

Tiny
KEVINMCMILLAN
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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.
Saturday, December 29th, 2012 AT 10:50 PM

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

Thomas
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Saturday, December 29th, 2012 AT 11:32 PM
Tiny
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Saturday, December 29th, 2012 AT 11:33 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Sunday, December 30th, 2012 AT 12:53 AM

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