Removing Axles and CV Joints

Splined axles and CV joints (or continuous velocity joint) are used on many front wheel drive cars, 4 wheel drive vehicles, and on rear engine vehicles. Today I'm working on a 1973 Volkswagen Bug which I will do a lot of my postings on. 

First, you will need the correct tool for whatever style of CV bolt your vehicle uses. In this case it is a 12 point style Alan. 

Then start removing your CV bolts using a ratchet, preferably. I simply held the axles while loosening the bolts to keep it from turning. There will be bolts on the inner CV as well as the outer. I pulled the boot out to make it easier to remove the bolts. I am not concerned with getting the CV joints dirty because I will be cleaning and crack checking mine which will be on another post soon. 

Once you have all the bolts loosened completely, you should be able to pull the CV's out from the flanges and maneuver the axle out. I like to keep somewhat organized and clean so I placed all the bolts in a up and the axles on rags to prevent CV grease from getting everywhere. 

That's it for this post, thanks for reading and I hope it helps.