VW cv joints Technical Articles

IRS Tranny Removal and Replacement

IRS Tranny Removal and Replacement

Place the shift lever in first or third gear.

Take out the rear seat and unhook the negative cable from the battery.

Remove the inspection cover for he shift rod coupling and take out the bolt behind the coupling.

Move the shift lever to second or fourth in order to unhook the shift rod from the coupling.

Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack-stands. Take off the rear wheels (swing axle models only).

Drain the transaxle fluid.

Take out the engine.

Disconnect and plug the rear brake lines.

Use a chisel to make alignment marks on the spring plate and the axleshaft bearing housing to ensure proper realignment during reassembly, on all models with swing axles.

Parts you might needlink to category Transaxle Parts

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By admin on September 24, 2009 | Engine and Trans, How To's
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VW Beetle CV Joint – Overhaul and boot replacement

Tech Article – CV Joint – overhaul and boot replacement
Note: The following procedure applies to either CV joint on either driveaxle.
Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jack-stands.

Take off the driveaxle(s).

Place the driveaxle o a clean working surface.

Work around the outer circumference and dislodge the collar form the joint housing, using a punch and hammer.

Paint or scribe across the components so they can be reinstalled in the same relationship.

Take off the snap-ring form the end of the axle.

Parts you might needlink to category CV’s and Drive Axles

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By admin on September 23, 2009 | How To's, Suspension
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Air Cooled VW Maintenance Schedule

Tech Article – Air Cooled VW Maintenance Schedule

Every 250 miles or weekly, whichever comes first.

Check the engine oil level
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Check the brake fluid level
Check the tires and tire pressures

Every 3000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first

Check the automatic stick shift fluid level.
Lubricate the chassis
Change the engine oil.
Check and adjust the engine drivebelt(s), if necessary
Check and service the battery


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Trouble Shooting – Manual transaxle

There is knocking noise at low speeds.

The driveaxle constant velocity (CV) joint(s) are worn.

Noise most pronounced when turning.

There is differential gear noise.

Clunk on acceleration or deceleration

The engine or transaxle mounts are loose.

The differential pinion shaft in case if worn.

The damaged driveaxle CV joints are worn.
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