Dutch24V 0 Posted September 26, 2006 I've undone the large bolt in the center of the wheel but the shaft won't pop out. I've tried whacking it out with a piece of wood and a hammer but don't want to hit it harder before checking if it's only rust holding it on. Are there any other bolts or something I need to remove to get the damn thing out? The problem is I didn't lift the one on the gear box side up when I dropped the new engine in and hence cannot get it back up where it's meant to be :oops: Dutch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch24V 0 Posted September 27, 2006 Anyone? ...and yes I've searched. I'm borrowing an audi TT driveshaft press thingy from VAG tomorrow evening so hopefuly I can get it out with that. Dutch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niges16V 0 Posted September 27, 2006 I had the same problem when changing the CV joint. Ended up removing the whole hub carrier and giving it a good whack, soon came out then. I suggest you brace the hub so the full force helps shock the shaft out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch24V 0 Posted September 27, 2006 OK, thanks for the tip. Will try this evening, if not hopefully the press will shift it tomorrow. Dutch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch24V 0 Posted September 30, 2006 Pressed both out with relative ease today using the TT press thingy :) Onto the next job... Dutch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
