You probably won't get the trans fwd. far enough to work with the clutch.
(I use to do 2WD Subarus that way, clutch in and out in 45 minutes!) IMO, it
is definitely worth the extra time/hassle to remove them, as it's an
excellent time to inspect and repack the all CV's with grease. A lot less
skinned knuckles, too!!

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: Rob & Lrae Winterkorn <volksman@ENTERACT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: Droping Tranny

> "J. Eric Pitman" wrote:
>
> >  Chip, Yes it is nessasary to temove CV axles to get trans out of van.
>
> The question was: Do the axles need to be removed to change the clutch?
> I think that is a very good question.
>
> Can the transmission be moved enough out of the way to change the clutch
> and PP without the removal of the axles? Than again is it worth the
> effort?
> Has anyone attempted this with any insight?
>
> Rob