1998-2004 Audi A6 C5 Axle Removal and Installation

Front Driver Side Axle: ebay.us/wDl02t
Front Passenger Side Axle: ebay.us/TWzE6L
Pair of Both Axles w/axle bolt : ebay.us/czj2PS
Today, I will bring you through a step-by-step process on how to replace the front CV drive axles on an Audi A6 C5 2.8L 1998-2003 which is also a similar process for other Audi's in this era.
Often when you hear a clicking noise while making a turn, odds are that your axle needs replacing. The reason why these axles go bad is because the rubber boot that holds all the grease on each CV joint tears and allows the grease to escape and small debris to enter which therefore ruins the joints on the axle.
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List of Recommended Tools:
- Triple Square Long/Short 11pcs Set: amzn.to/3NAaP8j
- 32pcs set of Allen Hex Bit Set (Including 17mm hex for axle as well as 6mm hex for axle shield) amzn.to/3NzcoD8
-Dewalt Socket Set 204pcs with different size extensions: amzn.to/3LLmL5v
-1/2" Drive Breaker Bar 24" for removing axle bolt: amzn.to/3wFKzUo
- Torque Wrench 1/2" Drive: amzn.to/3sVdsJY
-Medium Strength Threadlocker Blue: amzn.to/38bhs1E
-Impact Deep Socket Set 11pcs: amzn.to/3LED44k
-Wheel Chocks Rubber: amzn.to/3Ge60iz
- Jack Stands: amzn.to/3GgKZn9
-Brake Parts Cleaner: amzn.to/3NzdY82
-High Torque Impact Wrench: amzn.to/3LG5xGS
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List of Recommended Parts:
-Front Right Passenger CV Axle Assembly - 1998-2004 Audi A6
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-Front Left Driver Axle Assembly - 1998-2004 Audi A6 Quattro
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[@svhet2300]

Well I’m going to be doing this on my allroad with MT, this video is a big help and hopefully I don’t run into any issues

[@dcssteve1944]

Great video

[@cgpd7507]

My understanding is that the axle bolt should be torqued with the wheel suspended and the final 180 degree turn with wheel on ground.

[@TheyFwZeno.]

Good stuff, thanks

[@t29heavy67]

Is it different for manual cars

[@automahntic]

It may be a little different but it should be fairly similar. If anything you probably need to remove detach the control arms from the carrier to swing it out in order to get more room to remove the axle.

[@t29heavy67]

@@automahntic this is true unfortunately the nut for the stretch bolt is rounded off and stuck so it became a much bigger job! I need to do my control arms anyways

[@chrissimpson8162]

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