specialist tool ?

[bigdavie]

to undo the hub nut on on a 99 a6 fwd ?

 

[matt_o121]

http://audi.kris-hansen.com/cvboot.htm

 

[PW-Motorsport]

17mm singlehex drive? (big allen key)
Use the one from the diff oil drains/fillers.
Good guide, except you can run the hub bolt into the cv joint to pull the cv off the shaft.

 

[bigdavie]

cheers guys ! just ordered me a new 17mm single hex from the bay !

 

[bigdavie]

well it arrived today so will get it fitted in the next few days . thanks for all the help

 

[bigdavie]

well that was painless ! the bolt didnt pop the cv off for me though .

a few short sharp belts with a mash hammer did , cheers guys !

 

[The Slug]

glad you got it sorted