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Mk1 Octavia vrs passenger side drive shaft remove

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Hi all im planning on changing my driveshaft on friday my self just wondering whats the best way to remove it. Im doing this on my driveway if theres a link to show how to do it that would be great as cant find nothing on google. Thanks 

- Remove centre cap from alloy wheel

- Undo 30 mm driveshaft nut

- Jack car up and secure on axle stands 

- Remove wheel

- Remove driveshaft nut

- Remove inner flange bolts

- Remove bottom ball joint bolts

- Rotate hub clear

- Remove driveshaft 

 

To install reverse, remember to torque driveshaft nut up correctly. 

 

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My only issue is i havent for a torque wrench 

Then get one or gets someone to do it who has the right equipment. 

 

Do you have a 30mm 12pt socket and spline sockets?

12 hours ago, Chucky1012 said:

My only issue is i havent for a torque wrench 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-30357-Square-Drive-22-1-154-9lb-ft/dp/B0001K9S52/ref=asc_df_B0001K9S52/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=226606326869&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17920650258175520787&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044908&hvtargid=pla-421739989189&th=1

 

Well worth having one for jobs like this and doing up wheel nuts. I have a 3/8" drive one too which is good for lower torque things like spark plugs.

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