TrakMotive VW-8001 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left

Front Left CV Axle Shaft for Volkswagen and Audi

TrakMotive VW-8001 is a new front left CV axle shaft for select Volkswagen and Audi applications. It is built for direct replacement service on vehicles such as the Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Corrado, Passat, and Audi A3 with the listed fitments.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft, part number VW-8001
• Front left position for confirmed Volkswagen and Audi fitments
• New axle assembly with conventional outboard joint and bolt-on inboard joint
• 36 outboard splines and 6 inboard bolt holes
• Neoprene boot material for drivetrain protection
• Axle nut included; self-locking M20 x 1.5 nut with 30 mm hex size
• No ABS tone ring included
• Overall compressed length: 21.81 in. (554 mm)

Product Details

TrakMotive VW-8001 is a front left CV axle shaft engineered for driveline replacement on a wide range of Volkswagen and Audi models. Fitment includes 1992-1995 Volkswagen Corrado, 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat, 1995-1998 Volkswagen Golf, 1995-1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 2000-2003 Audi A3, 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 2003-2005 Volkswagen Golf, 2004-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 2007-2010 Volkswagen Golf City, 2007-2009 Volkswagen Golf City with VIN J (8th digit), 2006-2008 Volkswagen Jetta, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta with VIN K (8th digit), 2008 Volkswagen Jetta City with VIN K (8th digit), and 2010 Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio. This part cross-references Cardone New 66-7252 and Cardone Reman 60-7252 for the same application.

What This Axle Shaft Helps Address

• Clicking or popping during turns from worn CV joints
• Vibration under acceleration from a damaged axle shaft
• Grease leakage caused by a torn or deteriorated boot
• Excessive drivetrain play from worn axle components
• Front left driveline noise on Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Corrado, and Audi A3 applications

Installation Notes and Fitment Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and position before ordering. This axle is for front left applications only and uses a bolt-on inboard connection with 6 bolts. Confirm spline count, axle nut thread size, and wheel/trim notes such as standard wheel, VIN-specific, or standard duty replacement requirements where listed. For Volkswagen Jetta and Golf fitments, check the exact year and configuration carefully, since several model years have multiple axle variants.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive states that this CV axle shaft is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The company also notes ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certification, supporting controlled manufacturing and quality processes for replacement driveline parts.