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TrakMotive VW-8173 CV Axle Shaft - Rear Left
| Brand | TrakMotive VW-8173 |
|---|---|
| Position | Rear Left |
| Abs Tone Ring Included | No |
| Axle Bolt Hex Size (mm) | 17 |
| Axle Bolt Length (mm) | 85 |
| Axle Bolt Thread Size | M16*1.5 |
| Axle Nut Included | No |
| Boot Material | Neoprene |
| Inboard Joint Type | Bolt-on |
| Inboard Shaft Connection Style | Bolt-on |
| New Or Remanufactured | New |
| Number Of Bolt Holes | 1 |
| Number Of Inboard Joint Bolt Holes | 6 |
| Number Of Inboard Splines | 616 |
| Number Of Outboard Shaft Bolts | 1 |
| Number Of Outboard Splines | 36 |
| Outboard Joint Type | Audi style spline bolt |
| Outboard Shaft Connection Style | Spline |
| Overall Compressed Length (in) | 24.25 |
| Overall Compressed Length (mm) | 616 |
| Product line | CV Axle Shaft |
| Fits | Volkswagen · 9 vehicles |
New CV axle shaft. Bolt-on design for straightforward replacement.
Neoprene boot material. Helps resist wear while keeping the joint protected.
ISO certified company. Built by a manufacturer certified to recognized quality standards.
Cross-references TrakMotive VW-8173 for the same application. See all 1.
Rear Left CV Axle Shaft for Volkswagen
TrakMotive VW-8173 is a new rear left CV axle shaft for select Volkswagen applications, including the Tiguan and Arteon. It is built with a bolt-on inboard joint and an Audi-style spline bolt outboard connection for direct driveline service on confirmed rear-left fitments.
Key Features
- Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft
- Part number: VW-8173
- New replacement axle shaft, not remanufactured
- Rear left position
- Bolt-on inboard shaft connection style
- Outboard joint uses Audi-style spline bolt design
- Neoprene boot material
- Overall compressed length: 24.25 in. (616 mm)
- Axle bolt thread size: M16 x 1.5
- Axle bolt hex size: 17 mm
- Axle bolt length: 85 mm
- No axle nut included
- No ABS tone ring included
Product Details
TrakMotive VW-8173 is a CV axle shaft engineered for rear left driveline service on 2019-2023 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2019-2021 Volkswagen Arteon, plus 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Mexico-built vehicles with VIN 3 as noted in the fitment data. The axle measures 616 mm overall compressed length and uses a 6-bolt inboard joint with 36 outboard splines for the specified applications. TrakMotive identifies this part as a standard-duty replacement CV axle shaft for these Volkswagen rear-left positions.
This part cross-references TrakMotive VW-8173 for the same application.
Common Replacement Uses
- Rear axle vibration or clicking during acceleration or turning
- Worn CV joint noise from the rear left side
- Boot damage that has led to grease loss and joint wear
- Driveline play or binding at the rear axle assembly
- Service replacement for a damaged rear left Volkswagen CV axle shaft
Installation Notes
Verify rear-left fitment by year, model, and build details before installation. Confirm the axle bolt thread size, hex size, and overall length against the original part, and check that the vehicle uses the listed bolt-on inboard and spline outboard connection style. Because no axle nut is included, reuse or source the correct hardware separately as required by the vehicle application.
Quality Assurance
TrakMotive states that this CV axle shaft is produced by an ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified company. The part is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | AWD | Rear Left | Standard Duty Replacement; CV Axle Shaft |
| 2022 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | AWD | Rear Left | Standard Duty Replacement; CV Axle Shaft |
| 2021 | Volkswagen | Arteon | AWD | Rear Left | Standard Duty Replacement; CV Axle Shaft |
| 2021 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | AWD | Rear Left | Standard Duty Replacement; CV Axle Shaft |
| 2020 | Volkswagen | Arteon | AWD | Rear Left | Standard Duty Replacement; CV Axle Shaft |
| 2020 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | AWD | Rear Left | Standard Duty Replacement; CV Axle Shaft |
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Arteon | AWD | Rear Left | Standard Duty Replacement; CV Axle Shaft |
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | AWD | Rear Left | Standard Duty Replacement; CV Axle Shaft |
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | — | Rear Left | Mexico Built; VIN 3 (1st Digit); CV Axle Shaft |
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