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Vaico V20-1185 CV Joint Boot Kit - Rear Left Outer or Rear Right Outer
CV Joint Boot Kit for BMW Rear Outer Applications
Vaico V20-1185 is a CV joint boot kit built for rear outer axle applications on select BMW models. It uses elastomer construction and is specified for OE number 33 21 1 229 376, making it a direct-reference replacement for common BMW driveline service needs.
Compatible With BMW Z4, BMW 525i, BMW 530i, BMW 328Ci, BMW 328i, BMW 528i, and BMW 328is rear right outer and rear left outer positions across the listed model years.
Key Features
- Elastomer material for flexible CV boot service
- OE reference: 33 21 1 229 376
- Vaico part number V20-1185 for catalog matching
- Rear right outer and rear left outer fitment coverage
- Dimensions: 77 mm height, 52 mm width, 22 mm length
- Fits BMW driveline service applications on Z4, 525i, 530i, 328Ci, 328i, 528i, and 328is
Detailed Description
Vaico VAICO V20-1185 is a CV Joint Boot Kit for the gear box side rear outer position on select BMW rear axle applications. The elastomer boot is specified to match OE number 33 21 1 229 376 and is sized at 77 mm high, 52 mm wide, and 22 mm long. This makes it a practical replacement when servicing a worn or damaged CV boot on BMW Z4, 525i, 530i, 328Ci, 328i, 528i, or 328is models.
This part cross-references Febi-Bilstein 36559 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Cracked or split CV boot material
- Grease leakage around the rear outer CV joint
- Contamination entering the CV joint area
- Noise or vibration caused by boot failure and joint wear
- Service replacement for OE number 33 21 1 229 376
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the axle position before ordering: this part is listed for rear right outer and rear left outer applications only. Confirm OE number 33 21 1 229 376 and compare the boot dimensions to the original part before installation. Clean the CV joint area thoroughly and inspect the joint for wear before fitting the new boot on BMW Z4, BMW 525i, BMW 530i, BMW 328Ci, BMW 328i, BMW 528i, or BMW 328is service jobs.
Quality Assurance
Vaico supplies OE-referenced driveline components for European vehicle service, and this part is cataloged to the specified OE number for application matching.
| Brand | Vaico |
|---|---|
| Part Number | V20-1185 |
| Position | VAICO, Rear Left Outer |
| Height [mm] | 77 |
| Length [mm] | 22 |
| Material | Elastomer |
| Packaging height [cm] | 7,7 |
| Packaging width [cm] | 5,2 |
| Weight [kg] | 0.200 |
| Width [mm] | 52 |
| for OE number | 33 21 1 229 376 |
This part fits 52 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2005 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2005 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2005 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2004 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2004 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2004 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2004 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2003 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2003 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2003 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2003 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2003 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2003 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2003 | BMW | Z4 | Manual | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2002 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2002 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2002 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2001 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2001 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2001 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2001 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2000 | BMW | 328Ci | Base | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO |
| 2000 | BMW | 328Ci | Base | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO |
| 2000 | BMW | 328i | Base | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO |
| 2000 | BMW | 328i | Base | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO |
| 2000 | BMW | 528i | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 2000 | BMW | 528i | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 1999 | BMW | 328i | Base | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO |
| 1999 | BMW | 328i | Base | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO |
| 1999 | BMW | 328is | Base | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO |
| 1999 | BMW | 328is | Base | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO |
| 1999 | BMW | 528i | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 1999 | BMW | 528i | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 1998 | BMW | 328i | Base | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO |
| 1998 | BMW | 328i | Base | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO |
| 1998 | BMW | 328is | Base | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 1998 | BMW | 328is | Base | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 1998 | BMW | 528i | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 1998 | BMW | 528i | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 1997 | BMW | 328i | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 1997 | BMW | 328i | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 1997 | BMW | 328is | Base | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 1997 | BMW | 328is | Base | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 1997 | BMW | 528i | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 1997 | BMW | 528i | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | ||
| 1996 | BMW | 328i | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 1996 | BMW | 328i | Manual | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 1996 | BMW | 328is | Base | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Right Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO | |
| 1996 | BMW | 328is | Base | 2.8L | L6 | Rear Left Outer | Aftermarket elastomer CV Joint Boot Kit - Full Set - Gear Box Side; VAICO |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.