[Tomspassat]

Any tips for R/R? I've noticed that cheapie rebuilt axles can be purchased pretty cheap after core charge.

 

[diesel guy]

If you can get away with repacking and new boots on your exisitng axles then I would just do that.

Remove the wheel centercaps, crack the axle nut. I think it's a 30mm. The manual says to remove the ball joints, mark them so they go back into the original position. Remove the bolts on the axle flange and I think it should come out. I think it's also possible to get it out without removing the ball joints but it's easier to just remove them.

 

[Fluid]

If they are clicking then just get rebuilt axles. If they just lost a little grease, I suggest new boots and regreasing the bearings. Your Bentley should have a section just for repacking CV joints. Also, you should get a new axle nut since it's a high torque item and it holds the wheel on!