2002 Volkswagen Passat

2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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VASKES972
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 70 000 miles
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HI can you explain me how to replace the left,front axle of my passat
thanks
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Jul 9, 2008 at 1:47 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi vaskes972,

You need to remove the big nut on the shaft, ball joints and push outer end out of knuckle.

Pry inside joint off the trans and you can replace. Trans fluid might come out of oil seals.
Jul 13, 2008 at 11:37 AM
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