How to Replace Axle (Drive Shaft) COMPLETE GUDE | Audi Q7, Touareg, Cayenne

Total Technik Guide 1 years ago

Description

This video will show you the how to Replace Your Axle (Drive Shaft) for your Audi Q7, VW Touareg, or Porsche Cayenne!

AMAZON LINKS:

Hub Puller Kit (for pressing Axle back through bearing/hub):
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Front End Service Kit (the silver puller arms):
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Front Axle (Q7) (the same axle is usually fitted to both sides):
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Front Wheel Bearing (Single):
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Front Wheel Bearing (Pair):
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Front Left Knuckle (Q7):
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Front Right Knuckle (Q7):
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32mm 12 Point Long Socket - Single (for axle nut):
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Long Socket Value Pack - includes 32mm (for axle nut):
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Spine Bit Set - includes M12 and M14 (essential for axle bolts!):
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1/2 Universal Joint Socket Set (essential for axle bolts!):
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Punch Tools (long):
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Hook Tools:
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Penetration Spray:
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Copper Grease (anti-seize):
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Pass Through Socket Set:
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Long Breaker Bar 40" (101cm):
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Please be sure to let us know if you find any dead links!


CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro
0:21 Remove Centre Cap
2:11 Loosen Axle Nut
3:51 Remove Axle Bolts
6:56 Disconnect Anti-Rollbar Link
7:27 Detach Brake Brackets
8:59 Remove Brake Caliper
13:57 Remove Rotor & Dustshield
15:08 Disconnect Tie Rod End
18:04 Detach Upper Suspension Arm
20:54 Remove Axle
26:15 Fit New Axle
34:59 Torque Other Bolts
36:12 Fit Axle Nut
37:56 Re-Fit Components
39:52 Fit Caliper & Pads
44:10 Re-Fit Brackets
45:04 Re-Fit Wheel


USEFUL LINKS:

1) How to Change Front Brake Discs (Rotors) and Pads - very useful viewing if your brake components are tricky to remove!:
https://youtu.be/q_h0gxgkq2I

2) How to replace your Wheel Bearing:
https://youtu.be/lSdJok1ZWio


Video by TOTAL TECHNIK