Changing CV joint

[Tim1111]

I need to change the RH outer CV joint on the mk3 GTi.

A friend has offered to help me (or rather do it for me) if I pick up all the bits needed (since I'm not the most experienced mechanic).

Just thought I'd check on here that I've got everything I need before I pop down to GSF for the parts.

The parts I believe I need:
Outer CV joint kit
Boot kit
CV joint grease
New hub nut

1) Is there anything else I need?

2) Would anyone advise changing the inner boot whilst the driveshafts off?

3) The Haynes Manual states the use of a new circlip.  Does this come in the joint kit?

4) Do I need to change the gearbox oil while I'm there?  I'm sure someone mentioned I'd have to do this if I'm removing the driveshaft (but the haynes manual doesn't mention it).

5) I read somewhere about the cv bolt sockets not being torx.  I'm assuming my mate won't have the correct socket, and GSF website lists two - the M8 and M10.  Any ideas which one I'll need?

Sorry for all the questions, but I need to get the car back on the road asap!

Tim.

[boneybradley]

I need to change the RH outer CV joint on the mk3 GTi.

The parts I believe I need:
Outer CV joint kit
Boot kit
CV joint grease
New hub nut

1) Is there anything else I need?

2) Would anyone advise changing the inner boot whilst the driveshafts off?

3) The Haynes Manual states the use of a new circlip.  Does this come in the joint kit?

4) Do I need to change the gearbox oil while I'm there?  I'm sure someone mentioned I'd have to do this if I'm removing the driveshaft (but the haynes manual doesn't mention it).

5) I read somewhere about the cv bolt sockets not being torx.  I'm assuming my mate won't have the correct socket, and GSF website lists two - the M8 and M10.  Any ideas which one I'll need?

Sorry for all the questions, but I need to get the car back on the road asap!

Tim.

the cv joint kit should include the hub nut and the circlip (gkn one's do)..the boot kit should include the grease

1.that sounds all
2. the inner boot will be much easier and it's worth changing if it's in poor nick
3. circlip in the cv joint kit
4. No need to change the box oil
5. I am sure the 020 box has m10 torx bolts...but don't hold me to that

[Tim1111]

Thanks mate.

I'll pick up an inner boot and do that whilst I'm there.  Might as well for the sake of a about £8.

[Tim1111]

Sorry one more thing.

The hub nut in the joint kit is a 12 point nut.  Yet looking on the draper tools website it recommends using a 6 point socket for vw hub nuts:

http://www.drapertools.com/b2c/b2citmdsp.pgm?pp_skmno=35521

Is this correct or do I need the bi-hexagon socket:

http://www.drapertools.com/b2c/b2citmdsp.pgm?pp_skmno=24765

Sorry if this sounds stupid, but I want to get all the bits needed to get the job done in one session.

Thanks
Tim.

[boneybradley]

I've never used special sockets for the hub nut's.... normally it's what ever I have!! and last time i did vw it was a 32mm basic socket

[Len]

And you will need a long lever bar to undo the hub nut!

[Tim1111]

Excellent, thanks all.

I'll use what i've got then.