Fitting a new rear axel

1. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #1 13th August 2010, 00:29

   I've searched but not a huge amount comes up. Basically i'm getting a recon rear axel for the vts soon, and just want to know a rough process of going about changing it. Things to look out for, any tips etc.
   
   If someone could do this I would be very gratefull as need to get it all done before mot time the end of this month.
   
   cheers
2. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #2 13th August 2010, 16:42

   anyone?
3. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

   #3 13th August 2010, 17:10

   Hi mate
   
   I see you live in Kent, PM Noddy as he fitted mine a few days back and did a cracking job .
   
   Its not as hard as I thought it would be but would advise getting someone else to do it if your unsure.
   
   Hope that helps
4. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #4 13th August 2010, 17:55

   I do feel confident in doing it, just need a few pointers!
   
   Cheers though will give him a pm
5. saxomark Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Orpington, Kent Posts: 3475 Clio 172,Yamaha R125.

   #5 14th August 2010, 16:32

   Hey Chris, Hows it going mate, hope your still enjoying the Compomotives.
   
   Ive changed over my brothers rear beam on his 106 rallye. and was fairly easy.
   
   Just make sure you disconnect the brake lines which will go into your condensor on the rear beam. and then remove hand brake cables. i found this easiest removing them from the calipers then just leave them dangeling down from underneath the car. then just go inside your boot and undo the 4 bolts. then i used a trolley jack and supported the rear beam will i lowered the jack then you might have to give the ream beam a bit of a Nudge so it comes off the Fuel tank sometimes it gets stuck there you just have to pull it out and then lower jack and job done.
   
   If you need any help give me a shout. More then happy to help mate.
   
   Thanks
   
   Mark
6. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #6 15th August 2010, 18:31

   Thanks for that mark, much appreciated.
   
   If i run into any problems i'll give you a shout!
7. cocker Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 24

   #7 10th January 2012, 15:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxomark Hey Chris, Hows it going mate, hope your still enjoying the Compomotives. Ive changed over my brothers rear beam on his 106 rallye. and was fairly easy. Just make sure you disconnect the brake lines which will go into your condensor on the rear beam. and then remove hand brake cables. i found this easiest removing them from the calipers then just leave them dangeling down from underneath the car. then just go inside your boot and undo the 4 bolts. then i used a trolley jack and supported the rear beam will i lowered the jack then you might have to give the ream beam a bit of a Nudge so it comes off the Fuel tank sometimes it gets stuck there you just have to pull it out and then lower jack and job done. If you need any help give me a shout. More then happy to help mate. Thanks Mark

   Hi i have put up a post explaining the problems i am having changing a rear axle,the main problem being hand brake cables,i have just read your post could you explain to me how you removed the cables from calipers,was it as simple as just pulling them out.
   Thanks in advance Cocker.