FRONT CV AXLES REPLACEMENT on my 2010 Audi Q5 3.2L V6 FSI Quattro!

[@nosjazz3166]

Nice job. I appreciate that it’s straight to the point. The only thing I would recommend is adding the torque specifications for all of the hardware that was removed and reinstalled Thank you!

[@cjscarcollection18]

@nosjazz3166 thanks! Yes, I'll try and include torque specs in future videos 👍

[@John6ft4]

I’ve had my Q5 for 2 yrs now and have always taken it to a mechanic………No more! With confident videos like yours and a community of knowledgeable Q5 owners. I’m tackling my CV Axles, Blower Motor and Alternator this week. Ty

[@cjscarcollection18]

@John6ft4 nice! I'm glad my videos could be of help to others out there. DIY definitely saves alot of money. Don't hesitate to reach out if any and I'll try my best to help. I'm definitely no mechanic though haha

[@ronmajersky9787]

I'm about to have to do this on my Q5. Really made me feel better about doing this. And very helpful with how well you explained every step. Well made instructional.

[@cjscarcollection18]

Thanks! I'm glad my videos could be of help to others out there. Don't hesitate to reach out if anything 👍

[@ryanslandandtreesvc454]

Great explanation of what you're doing and really awesome you tell the size of each bolt. Good video view as well. Thumbs up

[@cjscarcollection18]

@@ryanslandandtreesvc454 thanks! I'm glad my videos could be of help to others out there 👍

[@tomv8240]

Well done man. You gave me confidence to attack mine. Mine are sooooo bad

[@cjscarcollection18]

Thanks! Nice, definitely reach out if anything 👍

[@thornnyc]

Hi. great video. torquing specifications would be very helpful. Thx

[@benjaminolvera4878]

a valve cover gasket Q5 video would be nice!

[@cjscarcollection18]

That is actually the next thing I will do haha 👍

[@Snowdog216]

Good info, Thanks. A few things. Do has is shown, loosen the axle nut WHILE the car is on the ground. On those 12 point bolts, autozone (i think) has a package with 3 in there. They are a metal stick with the 12 point on one end. You have to put the stick in a socket. Or harbor freight might have 12 point sockets. But check for space. I did an a6 once and space was too tight for a socket. If in rust belt, clean out the recessed area in each bolt. I know you want to jump into getting the job done. But you need some WD40 or just a water spray bottle. Take a pick tool and get all the gunk out. If you do not get the 12 point all the way in and strip the splines, that is a bad day. The pinch bolt and nut are listed as one and done, ie should be replaced after removal. Can you clean it off with a wire brush and reuse it with some blue thread locker? That is between you and the car gods. And am not sure what audi specialty repair shop would say. Specs are for a 2017 2.0 Q5. Please conduct your own research to confirm. control arm pinch bol. torque 40 Nm/30 ft lbs axle nut 200nm/145 ft lb plus 180 degrees, some postings said 90 degrees. Snug up while lifted. MUST be on the ground to tighten. drive axle to transmission 12 point bolts 70 nm/50 ft lb.

[@cjscarcollection18]

@@Snowdog216 nice! Thanks!

[@edin567vfx9]

Hey when I try to do this my rotors won’t turn I can’t to get the other bolts

[@cjscarcollection18]

@edin567vfx9 hmmm is both from wheels off the ground?

[@edin567vfx9]

@@cjscarcollection18 no

[@MikeLawson-nx6kb]

Thanks a lot for this, i am doing my cv boot on the oassenger side currently. It was really difficult to find a 19mm hex drive for the axel and finding a 12pt M10 that was long snd skinny enough to all the way in there. I am still struggling to get the axel bolt off with a breaker bar and i did give it some wd40 but still not coming off. Any suggestions?

[@cjscarcollection18]

You're welcome. I'm glad my videos could be of help to others out there. Yea, it sucks trying to find these specialized tools locally. Hmmmm maybe try some heat? Try heating up the axle bolt a little and then try to remove. I've heard others using heat to help break loose other bolts.

[@mikeboikhutso4597]

Hi tried to replace my Q5TDI inner CV but still have unstable motion

[@cjscarcollection18]

You mean vibration when driving?

[@jurpapa9557]

working on a audi q5 with the same noise while driving on the passenger side.... did you replace control arms and did that noise disappear?? I already replaced axles

[@cjscarcollection18]

@jurpapa9557 I actually never got to replace control arms cause I sold this Q5 a few months ago.

[@miked166]

I have to replace mine, are these still working good for you? I’ve read that aftermarket axles don’t last long.

[@cjscarcollection18]

@miked166 yea I definitely read that too. But I can't tell you how it is today cause I sold this Q5 back in April however I can tell you I put on about close to 10k miles after the new axles install and they were still good 👍

[@attex576]

Hello my friend Maybe you know the number of the external connector. I'm from Poland and I can't choose the right one. I also have an Audi Q5 3.2 quattro from 2010, imported from the USA. I don't want to replace the entire driveshaft. Regards

[@cjscarcollection18]

I believe this is what you are asking about? www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-drive-shaft-cv-joint-kit-8k0498099c?ads_cmpid=12768022447&ads_adid=123949240507&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=515152297160&ads_targetid=pla-293946777986&ttv=2&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7IH71ZeZgwMV0tHCBB0o7wjpEAQYAiABEgJ-G_D_BwE

[@attex576]

Only now I saw your reply. Thank you and I'm waiting for the next videos. Regards@@cjscarcollection18

[@attex576]

Hi, thanks for your reply. Please tell me what else you had to replace in the suspension. I replaced both external joints, but when I turn right to the stop, there is still a knocking noise. Regards@@cjscarcollection18

[@cjscarcollection18]

@@attex576 I have not done any other suspension replacement yet. I need to do control arms soon and will be doing a video on that as well. I am actually still getting some popping noise as well.

[@attex576]

@@cjscarcollection18 O.k. I'll wait for the movie. Regards

[@mixedmarksman5873]

Got same car, did control arms, brakes, rotors, 3 tire balances and 3 alignments later is yours shaking at 70+??? Gonna try axles and struts now I guess 🤦

[@cjscarcollection18]

@mixedmarksman5873 I did not have any shakes. Hmmm could be axles. Did you also consider subframe bolts checks or wheel bearings?

[@mixedmarksman5873]

@@cjscarcollection18 yeah that's what I was goin for next thanks!😎 I just shook my axles and one has a little play in it

[@rollysgarage7115]

How are the GSP axles holding up?

[@cjscarcollection18]

The GSP axles are actually holding good so far. No issues with them yet. We'll see how longer they'll hold up

[@saz-646]

@@cjscarcollection18thanks for the update! Keep us posted please. Did it change the handling characteristics at all compared to stock ones?

[@cjscarcollection18]

@saz-646 no probs. I did not notice any change in handling 👍

[@brianeden5742]

My GSP axles last 1 yr that's it

[@CadidPixelNetwork]

Great video.

[@cjscarcollection18]

Thanks, I'm glad my videos could be of help to others out there 👍