AUDI / VW CV Axle FAILURE *Exploded!!!* ($100 DIY Repair)

Hey Guys,
Did a quick swap of an exploded halfshaft/ CV Axle on a 2006 Audi B7 A4. This layout is very similar on all the VW & Audi chassis around these years.
Here is the complete walkthrough on the CV Axle swap out.
PARTS:
CV Axle Shaft -
www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi...
OR
www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/...
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[@ramonovazquez4351]

Good video but you didn’t have to unbolt the tie end rod or the pinch bolt. All is needed is to turn the wheel to the left and lock it in place then unbolt the six triple square bolts and the hub bolt pull the CV axle out. I just did both sides on my 2007 a4 2.0t Quattro - about 40 minutes each side.

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the tips Ramon, it even makes the repair easier than we described. Appreciate the feedback, Cheers!

[@bbskuma3953]

underrated video that is very helpful! thank you very much.

[@BradleysGarage]

Hey Kevin, thanks for the great comments. We are always trying to provide the absolute easiest method to get these repairs done. Glad you enjoy the video. Cheers!

[@tjordan7067]

Thanks my brother..

[@BradleysGarage]

Glad you enjoyed the video Jordan, appreciate the feedback. Cheers!

[@outspoken3297]

You don't need to unscrew link bar the drive shaft can easily come out

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the tip, appreciate the feedback. Cheers!

[@jesusmoreno1642]

Wich way did you unscrew the bolts clock wise or counter clockwise

[@BradleysGarage]

Hey Jesus, all the bolts are normal threads on this repair. Everything is lefty loosie 🙂Cheers!

[@Archibanus]

How does that Import Direct axle holding up? Any wobble or vibration?

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the question, we haven't had any issues with them. Since my daughter works close to home she has only put on about 10k miles since we did the repair. The good news is they have a lifetime guarantee so if they ever fail, they are covered for free. You can also order them from FCPEuro and also get the Lifetime Guarantee - www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-axle-assembly-gkn-8e0407451px Let us know how your Audi project goes, Cheers!

[@Archibanus]

Thanks, Ill go with a GKN since it is an OE brand for my Audi.@@BradleysGarage

[@snoopy5736]

I went with duralast, holding up great 👍

[@superpoop22]

made this look too easy!

[@BradleysGarage]

Apologies, we will make it look harder next time. 😎 Cheers!

[@snoopy5736]

Nice wheels

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the comments, we grabbed those off an 06 S4. They fit great and go with the S Line package of this A4. Cheers!

[@snoopy5736]

They are 18s right? I might need to look for a set of those

[@BradleysGarage]

@snoopy5736 Yes, they are 18x8 ET43 Here is the OEM part # 8E0601025AK Looks like they came on 2005-2009 S4 models. Good luck on your Audi project. Cheers!

[@mwoodall13]

I have the same car but with the Tiptronic. Mine is doing the same thing however with the vehicle lifted the front wheels turn. The rears don’t at all. Before it quit it started having what I thought to be an axle noise. Additionally the vehicle can be rolled while in park. Any thoughts?

[@BradleysGarage]

Hey Michael, thanks for the question. Are you able to drive the car now? What happens when you try to move forward in Drive? It sounds like there is an issue with one of the rear axles. With all 4 wheels off the ground (on 4 jack stands or a lift) it is normal for the front to turn freely but the rears are linked to the locking system for Park and therefore won't turn. Now with the weight of the car on the ground and if you are able to push it by hand in park , that tells me that there is an issue with one of the rear axles. This is not normal and should not be occurring. I would take a closer look at both rear axles to see if you can diagnose anything. It could be the spline or the internal guts like in this video. If you put the car in Neutral do the rear wheels spin freely? If both axles look fine and the rear wheels spin freely in neutral then there is a possibility that the Torsen center differential is messed up if the car is not moving forward under power. Let us know after to test a few things, Cheers!

[@mwoodall13]

@@BradleysGarage thank you for the reply! I’ll try having it in neutral tomorrow. The car gave out completely and won’t drive. Engine is fine, no codes. That being said there was a clunking noise from the passenger front side of the vehicle. I was going to my shop to inspect it and it juddered a bit and just had nothing after. At the shop I inspected the vehicle as mentioned in the air. Prop shaft moves but nothing from the rear wheels. When I go to place it in park it grinds as if it’s still in motion. I plan on pulling the pan and inspecting fluid but it’s very strange to me that it rolls in park as if it’s not engaging. I’ve checked the axles and the have intact boots and spin at the same rate as the wheels by hand. Any advice on how to check the front diff?

[@mwoodall13]

@@BradleysGarage if there’s anyway I can call or reach you directly please let me know the help would be greatly appreciated.

[@BradleysGarage]

Hey Michael, you can reach out over on our Instagram channel. instagram.com/bradleygarage/?hl=en Cheers!

[@mwoodall13]

@@BradleysGarage Will Do! I’ve narrowed it down and you were right! The rear differential has failed completely and isn’t transferring motion from the prop shaft to the rear axles. Drained it and got a metal slushy:( will post updates!

[@highspeedperformance9361]

Does your car drive straight

[@BradleysGarage]

We didn't have any issues with the alignment or drive ability. It just decided to fail and exploded while cruising down the freeway. Cheers!

[@jacobpelczynski454]

Dude Im begging you to tell me What you used to get the halfshaft bolts off was it just that Milwaukee Im in the same situation and I cant get them with a ratchet because it just spins and spins around

[@BradleysGarage]

Hey Jacob, sorry to hear you are having trouble with those axle bolts. The most important thing to remember is to rotate the shaft around until you have a direct straight shot at each bolt. If you are coming in at an angle you run the risk of stripping the head of the triple square bolt. Make sure you are using a XZN 10 (Triple Square) socket and not trying to use an allen/hex socket. The impact tool helps "break" that initial bond and can assist you in breaking it free if you have access to one. We have been very happy with our collection of Milwaukee Impact tools. You can also spray penetrating spray on all the bolts and let them soak for 30 minutes. Next up would be to apply heat from a propane torch in order to help expand the metal and get things hot. One or all of these should definitely help you get them out for sure. Please let us know how your project goes, we are confident you will get them undone. Cheers!

[@jacobpelczynski454]

@@BradleysGarage Absolutele legend for this response I appreciate the advice

[@BradleysGarage]

No worries Jacob, let us know how it goes. Happy to help, Cheers!

[@jacobpelczynski454]

@@BradleysGarage Just Wanted to Say thank you once again Went out And got Myself a torch and nice Impact and now we are On track to have this thing put back together and out the garage by next weekend I Very much appreciated

[@BradleysGarage]

That's great news Jacob, glad you are getting it sorted out. Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!

[@fernandoayala2635]

Do you think this noise is related to the drive shaft? Or similar issue? studio.kzbin.infooXonVzhj0KU/edit

[@BradleysGarage]

Hey Fernando, thanks for reaching out. I listened to the video clip a few times and to me it seems like it's transmission related. Since it varies with RPM and not speed it cannot be related to the the axles or wheel bearings. Are you running the A/C while making these videos? If it has been on during these tests, try it without and A/C on or fans running at all and let us know. Would it be possible to record another video by accelerating up to about 40 MPH and then just putting it in neutral and let it coast? I'm curious what sounds will be present with the engine at idle and the car just rolling to a stop. Feel free to shoot us a message over on our Instagram channel, since we can send pictures/videos much easier than here on YT. instagram.com/bradleygarage/ Cheers!

[@slobodnikterezapergnerova5591]

to čo je tam na začiatku videa za farebnú handru ?

[@BradleysGarage]

dakujem za otazku. V prvých sekundách videa je to americká vlajka visiaca z nášho domu. Na zdravie!

[@slobodnikterezapergnerova5591]

@@BradleysGarage ďakujem za odpoveď . nenapadlo ma to . u nás si pri oprave auta nezvykneme vyvesovať na dom americkú vlajku

[@BradleysGarage]

@@slobodnikterezapergnerova5591 Žiadny strach, oceníte spätnú väzbu. Dúfam, že sa vám video páčilo. Na zdravie!

[@Domi-83]

great channel and content. should definetely consider wearing ripped jeans more often. looks epic.

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the comments Domi, glad you enjoyed the video. We have found some new stuff for our recent videos that works a little better than the ripped jeans. Thanks for hanging out, Cheers!

[@Badass_evil_pro362]

Wtf 90 if its 180 its 180

[@BradleysGarage]

Hey Blazing, thanks for the comments. We could only rotate the axle bolt 90 degrees and that's with a 3 foot cheater bar. We have driven thousands of miles in the Audi and have not had any issues. Next time we will try the 6 foot breaker bar 😎 Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!