Metelli 17-0358 CV Axle Assembly - Front Left

Front Left CV Axle Assembly for Volkswagen and Audi

Metelli New Axel 17-0358 is a front left CV axle assembly built for select Volkswagen and Audi applications. It is specified with a 645 shaft length, 38 output shaft spline quantity, and M16 x 1.5 thread detail for the listed fitments.

The New Axel line from Metelli focuses on driveline replacement parts for import vehicles, including front axle applications that require accurate spline count and dimensional matching. This part number, 17-0358, is listed for Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Corrado, Beetle Cabrio, and Audi A3 front left positions.

Key Features

• Metelli New Axel CV axle assembly
• Part number: 17-0358
• Front left position
• Shaft length: 645
• Output shaft spline quantity: 38
• M16 x 1.5 thread specification
• Fits select Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Corrado, Beetle Cabrio, and Audi A3 applications

Detailed Fitment and Application

This CV axle assembly is a direct replacement for front left driveline service on 1992-2010 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles listed in the fitment data. It is a strong match for drivers searching for a front left CV axle for 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, a front left CV axle for 2003-2006 Volkswagen Golf, or a front left axle for 2000-2003 Audi A3. The part number 17-0358 also appears in cross-reference listings for the same application, including GKN Lobro 303157 and 303161.

• Fits 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, front left
• Fits 2010 Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio, front left
• Fits 2003-2006 Volkswagen Golf, front left
• Fits 2000-2001 Volkswagen Golf, front left
• Fits 1995-1998 Volkswagen Golf, front left
• Fits 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, front left
• Fits 1994-1998 Volkswagen Jetta, front left
• Fits 2000-2003 Audi A3, front left
• Fits 2002 Volkswagen Golf, front left, with steel wheels
• Fits 2002 Volkswagen Golf, front left, with aluminum wheels
• Fits 2001 Volkswagen Golf, front left, except German built
• Fits 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, front left, with steel wheels
• Fits 1999 Volkswagen Golf, front left, new body style
• Fits 1999 Volkswagen Golf, front left, old body style
• Fits 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, front left, new body style
• Fits 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, front left, old body style
• Fits 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat, front left
• Fits 1992-1995 Volkswagen Corrado, front left

What This Part Helps Address

• Clicking or popping from a worn front left CV joint
• Vibration during acceleration from a damaged axle shaft
• Grease leakage from a failed axle boot or joint assembly
• Driveline noise caused by spline or shaft wear
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the front wheel

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, model, body style, wheel configuration, and front left position before ordering. Confirm the 645 shaft length, 38 spline count, and M16 x 1.5 thread detail against the original axle to ensure proper match for Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Corrado, Beetle Cabrio, or Audi A3 service.

Quality Assurance

Metelli New Axel parts are positioned as driveline replacement components for import vehicle service, with application-specific dimensions and fitment references used to support accurate selection. Use the confirmed OE-style fitment data and cross-reference numbers when matching this part number, 17-0358, to the correct front left axle assembly.