TrakMotive VW-8171 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left

Front Left CV Axle Shaft for Tiguan

TrakMotive VW-8171 is a new AAR CV axle shaft for the front left position on select Volkswagen Tiguan applications. It is built with a neoprene boot, spline-style shaft connections, and an Audi-style spline bolt outboard joint for OE-style driveline service.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive AAR CV Axle Shaft
• Part number: VW-8171
• New replacement CV axle shaft for front left driveline service
• Neoprene boot material for flexible, durable joint protection
• Inboard joint type: male
• Inboard shaft connection: spline
• Outboard joint type: Audi-style spline bolt
• Outboard shaft connection: spline
• Overall compressed length: 21.46 in. / 545 mm
• Axle bolt thread size: M16 x 1.5
• Axle bolt hex size: 27 mm
• Axle bolt length: 97 mm
• No ABS tone ring included

Product Details

This TrakMotive VW-8171 CV axle shaft is engineered for Volkswagen Tiguan front left applications listed below, including 2018-2020 updated-design models and 2021 OE AAR design coverage. The axle uses a 545 mm compressed length and OE-style spline interfaces to match the driveline connection points used on the vehicle. TrakMotive’s AAR CV Axle Shaft line focuses on application-specific replacement parts for driveline and axle service, and this part number is identified as VW-8171.

This part cross-references TrakMotive VW-8171 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Clicking or popping noises during turns from a worn CV joint
• Vibration or shudder during acceleration from axle wear
• Torn boot conditions that allow grease loss and contamination
• Driveline play caused by damaged spline interfaces
• Front left axle failure on Volkswagen Tiguan models with the listed OE AAR design

Installation Notes

Verify the front left position, axle bolt thread size, and overall length before installation. This axle uses a 27 mm hex axle bolt with M16 x 1.5 threads and does not include an ABS tone ring. ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted, so confirm the vehicle’s brake and sensor configuration against the listing before service.

For Volkswagen Tiguan fitment, use the exact year and build notes shown for 2018-2021 vehicles. The 2018 application is limited to Mexico-built vehicles with VIN 3 as the first digit, while 2018-2020 and 2021 listings use the specified front left configuration.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive identifies this as a new part and states that its AAR CV Axle Shaft line is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The company is ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified, supporting controlled manufacturing and product consistency.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, front left. OE AAR design; AAR CV Axle Shaft.
• Fits 2018-2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, front left. Updated Design; AAR CV Axle Shaft.
• Fits 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, front left. Updated Design; Mexico Built; VIN 3 (1st Digit); AAR CV Axle Shaft.