pigred

that connects to the hub? Trying to change out my CV Axle joints. I'm reading the write-up by AndyTN, and it says 23mm on his '97. Is there that much of a difference in bolt size on a '96? I'm using a 27mm drive and it still feels a little loose. Also, is it suppose to be that difficult to remove the bolt? TIA

islingtonaudi

It seems like some kits are a 23 or 24mm hex, some have a 14mm allen. I've gotten both in kits.

Jretal

Front is 27mm, rear was 24mm on my '96. Just did cv joints on the front last week, and rear wheel bearing...

make sure you keep the socket square on the nut so it doesn't slip off, those puppies are way torqued down. I bent my first breaker bar trying to break'em loose. Ended up using the handle on my jack

pigred

It was a PITA trying by hand, but finally got it off using a friend's impact.

Jretal

of course, they're torqued to 90 ft lbs+ 180* turn, so that would explain why they're so hard to get out