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GKN Loebro 304327 Drive Shaft CV Joint Kit - Front Right Outer or Rear Right Outer
OE-Style CV Joint Kit for Volkswagen and Audi
GKN Loebro 304327 is a drive shaft CV joint kit built for standard replacement service on select Volkswagen and Audi applications. It follows OE-style engineering for precise driveline repair on front right outer and rear right outer positions, including Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta, Golf, Passat, and Audi TT Quattro, TTS Quattro, and A3 Quattro.
Key Features
- Standard replacement drive shaft CV joint kit
- OE technology from GKN Automotive
- Designed for front right outer and rear right outer applications
- 36 shaft spline quantity
- CV joint dimensions include 90 mm joint diameter and 95 mm length
- TPE boot material for driveline service applications
- Includes joint, boot, circlip, tightening straps, bolts, nuts, spacers, grease, and related repair components as specified by the manufacturer
Detailed Description
GKN Loebro 304327 is engineered for driveline repair where accurate fit and joint geometry matter. The kit is built around OE technology used by a global driveline supplier and is specified for passenger vehicles that demand consistent CV joint articulation and torque transfer. Key dimensions include a 36-spline shaft, 90 mm joint diameter, 95 mm length, and M16x1.5 thread specification, with TPE boot material for the service assembly. This part number 304327 is a direct-fit service option for select Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta, Golf, and Passat front right outer applications, as well as Audi TT Quattro, TTS Quattro, and A3 Quattro rear right outer applications.
This part cross-references Gates 23689 for the same application.
What It Helps Repair
- Clicking or popping during turns caused by a worn outer CV joint
- Vibration or shudder from driveline wear
- Torn boot conditions that allow grease loss and contamination
- Excessive play in the axle joint assembly
- Noise from a damaged joint on Volkswagen and Audi driveline applications
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify axle spline count, joint diameter, thread size, and vehicle position before installation. Confirm the exact application by year, make, model, and position, especially on 2005-2007 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles noted to fit only to VIN # 1K7299000. Clean the mating surfaces, inspect the axle shaft and surrounding hardware for wear, and follow factory torque specifications during assembly. This kit is intended for professional driveline service on the listed front right outer and rear right outer applications.
Quality Assurance
GKN Automotive supplies OE-level driveline solutions to major vehicle manufacturers, and GKN Loebro joint kits are assembled for professional repair with the components specified by the manufacturer. Part number 304327 is built to match the demands of the listed Volkswagen and Audi applications.
| Brand | GKN Loebro |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 304327 |
| Length | 3.741 |
| Grade Type | Standard replacement |
| Shaft Spline Quantity | 36 |
| CV Joint End 1 Outside Diameter | 3.543 |
| CV Joint End 2 Outside Diameter | 2.342 |
| CV Joint Housing Material | Cv joint; a: 36; f: 30; o [mm]: 60; machined: with groove in inte |
| CV Joint Housing Material | Cv joint;a:36t;f:30t;o:Ø59,50mm;joint:Ø90mm;l:95,0mm;m16x1.5;wi |
| Special Information | Cv joint end 2 outside dia.: cv joint; a: 36; f: 30; o [mm]: 60; |
This part fits 31 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Hatchback | Manual | 2.0L | L4 | Front Right Outer | |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Hatchback | Manual | 2.0L | L4 | Front Right Outer | |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Manual | 2.0L | L4 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Golf | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Passat | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Golf | Wagon | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Passat | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Golf | Wagon | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Passat | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Golf | Wagon | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2010 | Audi | TT Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | Rear Right Outer | |||
| 2010 | Audi | TTS Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | Rear Right Outer | |||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Golf | Wagon | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2009 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | Rear Right Outer | |||
| 2009 | Audi | TTS Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | Rear Right Outer | |||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2008 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | Rear Right Outer | |||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | ||
| 2007 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | Rear Right Outer | |||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | To VIN # 1K7299000 | |
| 2006 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | Rear Right Outer | |||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | To VIN # 1K7299000 | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Manual | 2.5L | L5 | Front Right Outer | To VIN # 1K7299000 |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.