Front Axles Replacement Q50 AWD

[STLTH Q]

Have to replace my front axles in my AWD Q50 and wondering if anyone has a cliff notes version of this 36-page FSM (https://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual ... t_axle.pdf). ...or if you know of another thread that outlines the best and most efficient procedure. For those that have, just looking to see what you can get away with NOT removing, etc. Also wondering about the axle bolts. See attached image. Top two are driver side with the "double bolts" which seem to also have nuts on back side? The bottom one is passenger side. And then to remove axles (once botls are removed), will I need a slide hammer? And will I lose gear oil once removed (unless jacked up on enought of an angle?)? Thank you!

[audtatious]

There are some youtube vids concerning axle replacement that may help: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_ ... eplacement