TrakMotive VW-8045 CV Axle Shaft - Rear Left or Rear Right

TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft VW-8045

TrakMotive VW-8045 is a new CV axle shaft built for driveline repair where smooth torque transfer and consistent joint operation matter. This CV axle shaft is a bolt-on design with neoprene boots and 6-bolt inboard and outboard joint patterns for a direct replacement-style service part.

TrakMotive’s CV Axle Shaft line focuses on replacement driveline components for passenger vehicles, with manufacturing backed by ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certification. The VW-8045 is engineered as a new axle assembly for applications that use a 480 mm overall compressed length and M8 x 1.25 bolt hardware at both joints.

Key Features

• Part number: VW-8045
• New CV axle shaft for driveline and axle service
• Bolt-on inboard and outboard shaft connection styles
• 6-bolt inboard joint and 6-bolt outboard joint layout
• Neoprene boot material for joint protection
• Overall compressed length: 18.9 in. (480 mm)
• Allen-head bolts with M8 x 1.25 thread size
• ABS tone ring not included
• Axle nut not included

Detailed Description

Use TrakMotive VW-8045 when replacing a worn or noisy CV axle shaft in Volkswagen driveline applications that call for a bolt-on axle with the listed dimensions. The axle uses a 6-bolt pattern at both the inboard and outboard joints, 1/4 in. (6 mm) Allen bolt heads, and 58 mm bolt length, helping match the original connection style where these specifications are required. This part cross-references Cardone New 66-7018 and Cardone Reman 60-7018 for the same application.

For Volkswagen repair work, VW-8045 is a practical replacement choice when the vehicle calls for an 18.9 in. compressed length axle shaft and no ABS tone ring. Search terms such as Volkswagen CV axle shaft, bolt-on CV axle replacement, and 480 mm axle shaft for Volkswagen driveline repair align with this part’s construction and dimensions.

What It Helps Fix

• Clicking or popping from worn CV joints during turns
• Vibration or shudder caused by a damaged axle shaft
• Torn or deteriorated axle boots that expose the joints
• Driveline noise from excessive joint wear
• Loss of smooth power delivery through the front axle assembly

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s axle length, bolt pattern, and joint style before installation. VW-8045 uses bolt-on inboard and outboard connections with M8 x 1.25 threads, so the existing mounting points must match these specifications. The axle nut is not included, and ABS tone ring is not included, so confirm whether the vehicle requires those components before service.

For Volkswagen CV axle replacement, compare the original axle’s compressed length, bolt head type, and joint configuration to the part specifications before beginning the repair. Proper torque procedures and inspection of related suspension and hub components are recommended during installation.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive manufactures this CV axle shaft as a new replacement part under ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified quality systems. The VW-8045 also carries a limited lifetime warranty.