TrakMotive AD-8167 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left

TrakMotive AD-8167 Front Left CV Axle Shaft

TrakMotive AD-8167 is a new front left CV axle shaft for select Audi Q3 and Volkswagen Tiguan applications. It is built for direct driveline replacement where the original axle has worn splines, damaged joints, or boot failure.

The AAR CV Axle Shaft line focuses on application-specific fitment and OE-style construction for common import driveline repairs. This axle uses a neoprene boot, a male inboard joint, and an Audi-style spline bolt outboard connection for the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• New CV axle shaft for front left installation
• Overall compressed length: 22.28 in. (566 mm)
• Inboard shaft connection style: spline
• Outboard shaft connection style: spline with Audi-style spline bolt joint
• 26 inboard splines and 36 outboard splines
• Neoprene boot material for driveline sealing
• Axle bolt thread size: M16 x 1.5
• Axle bolt hex size: 27 mm; axle bolt length: 86 mm
• No ABS tone ring included
• No axle nut included

Detailed Description

TrakMotive AD-8167 is a direct replacement CV axle shaft for the front left position on 2015-2018 Audi Q3 and 2009-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan models. It is engineered as a new assembly with the specified spline counts, bolt interface, and compressed length needed for the listed fitments. If you are searching for a front left CV axle shaft for Audi Q3 or Volkswagen Tiguan, AD-8167 provides the correct application-specific configuration for those vehicles.

This part cross-references 5N0407761M for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Clicking or popping during turns from a worn CV joint
• Vibration under acceleration from a damaged axle shaft
• Torn boot conditions that can lead to grease loss and joint wear
• Noise from spline or joint wear in the front driveline
• Axle replacement needs after impact or corrosion damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front left fitment by year, make, model, and axle configuration before installation. Confirm the axle bolt thread size, bolt length, and spline counts match the vehicle specification. ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted, and this axle does not include an ABS tone ring.

Inspect the hub, transmission seal area, and surrounding suspension components before installing the new axle. Replace any worn seals or damaged hardware as needed during the repair.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive lists this AAR CV Axle Shaft as a new part from an ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified company. It is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

• Fits 2015-2018 Audi Q3, front left; updated design; AAR CV Axle Shaft
• Fits 2009-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, front left; updated design; AAR CV Axle Shaft