1993 Audi 80

DAVID.HICKMAN

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1993 AUDI 80

Transmission problem
1993 Audi 80 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

Hi can you help me? I am trying to replace the CV joints on my 80 but having disconected the shafts at both ends I cant get the shaft past the roll bar ! Do I need to strip the bar off too? Any help would be great. Many thanks David.

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DAVE H

MECHANIC
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DRIVE AXLE SHAFTS
Removal
Remove hub cap. Loosen axle shaft nut/bolt. Raise and support vehicle. Remove axle nut/bolt and wheel. Remove Allen bolts connecting inner CV joint to transaxle case flange. See Fig. 1.
NOTE:On ABS models, pull speed sensor out slightly before removing drive axle.

On 100 models, remove suspension strut tie rod from right side. On 80 models, index mark position of both ball joint flanges to control arms. Remove nut and bolt, and separate ball joint from control arm. Press out axle shaft from hub, and swing suspension strut outward. On all models, remove axle shaft.
Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Axle Shaft Assembly (Typical)
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:Disassemble axle shafts to replace defective rubber boots. If boots are replaced, check all components for wear or damage and replace components or assemblies as necessary.