TrakMotive AD-8169 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left or Front Right

TrakMotive AAR CV Axle Shaft for Audi A4

The TrakMotive AAR CV Axle Shaft, part number AD-8169, is a new front axle assembly built for specific Audi A4 applications. It is engineered with a 42-spline outboard connection, a flange-style inboard joint, and a neoprene boot for dependable driveline service on the front right or front left, depending on model year and position.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive AAR CV Axle Shaft
• Part number: AD-8169
• New CV axle shaft for front driveline service
• Overall compressed length: 17.99 in. (457 mm)
• Outboard shaft connection: spline
• Outboard joint type: Audi-style spline bolt
• Inboard joint type: flange
• Inboard shaft connection style: flange
• 42 outboard splines
• Neoprene boot material
• No ABS tone ring included
• ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted

Product Details

This TrakMotive CV axle shaft is part of the AAR CV Axle Shaft line, a product line focused on application-specific driveline replacement for import vehicles. AD-8169 is built for 2017 Audi A4 front left and front right updated-design applications, plus 2018-2020 Audi A4 front right applications. It cross-references Audi OE part numbers 8W0407271B and 8W0407271F for the same application. For buyers searching for an Audi A4 front right CV axle shaft or an Audi A4 front left axle replacement, AD-8169 provides the listed fitment and connection details needed for a direct-match selection.

What It Helps Address

• Clicking or popping during turns caused by worn CV joints
• Vibration from a damaged or out-of-balance axle shaft
• Grease leakage from a deteriorated axle boot
• Driveline noise from worn spline or flange connections
• Front axle replacement needs on Audi A4 models with the listed fitment

Installation Notes

Verify axle bolt thread size, bolt head size, spline count, and overall compressed length before installation. This axle uses a 19 mm axle bolt hex size, M16x1.5 axle bolt thread, and a 6-bolt inboard flange pattern with M10x1.5 inboard bolts. Confirm whether the vehicle is front right or front left and match the application notes for the 2017 updated-design fitment before installation. Professional installation and final torque checks are recommended.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive states that this axle is backed by a limited lifetime warranty and manufactured by an ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified company. The part is supplied as a new CV axle shaft built to the listed specifications for Audi A4 driveline service.