CARDONE New 66-7205 front left CV axle for the 1998-2001 Volkswagen Passat and other vehicles carries drive torque to the front left wheel. This new CV axle assembly was engineered around the reasons original axles fail, starting with boot cracking.
- Neoprene boots with additional bellows where needed, to resist bellow stress and cracking
- Each shaft is individually verified for straightness
- Boot clamps are pneumatically crimped to seal the boot to the housing
- Grease that withstands high temperature and high torque
- Precision-rolled splines and axle-nut threads for fit in the hub, transmission and nut
- Transmission seal diameter precision-machined after heat treatment for the correct surface finish
Quick facts
- Part: CARDONE New 66-7205 CV axle
- Also called: CV axle assembly
- Fits: 1998-2001 Volkswagen Passat and other vehicles
- Position: Front left
- Material: Steel shaft, neoprene boots
- Condition: New
A clicking noise on tight turns under power, a thump with vibration when you accelerate, or grease around the joint from a torn boot can mean an axle is worn. These signs alone do not prove the axle is at fault, since a broken engine mount can produce a similar thump.
Fits
It is a 1998-2001 Volkswagen Passat axle replacement and also fits the 1997-2000 Audi A4, and it is made to meet O.E. form, fit and function. This listing is one front left axle; the front right is a separate part, and the two are normally done at the same time.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Shaft diameter: 42 mm (1.654 in)
- Compressed length: 611.19 mm (24.062 in)
- Axle nut thread: M14x1.5
- Axle nut socket size: 24 mm (0.945 in)
- Outboard spline quantity: 33
- Inboard joint mount holes: 6
Build and materials
- Joints: bolt-on inboard, splined outboard, CV joints included
- Shaft material: steel
- Boot material: neoprene
- ABS tone ring: included, 45 teeth, window type
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One complete CV axle, a new axle nut and an instruction sheet. This listing holds one axle, and the front left position takes one.
Installation notes
- Discard the old axle nut and use the new one supplied.
- Tighten the nut with a torque wrench to the manufacturer's specification, never an impact wrench.
- Remove and install one CV axle at a time.
- Install new transaxle seals to avoid leaks.
Interchange: 8D0407271AQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a 2000 VW Passat CV axle replacement?
Yes. CARDONE New 66-7205 is a front left CV axle for the 1998-2001 Volkswagen Passat, which includes the 2000 model year; the right side is a separate axle.
Is this a 1997-2000 Audi A4 CV axle?
Yes. This front left CV axle fits the 1997-2000 Audi A4, and the front right axle is a separate part.
Does CARDONE New 66-7205 come with a new axle nut?
Yes. CARDONE New 66-7205 comes with a new axle nut and an instruction sheet, and the ABS tone ring (45 teeth) is included.
What socket size does the axle nut on this CV axle need?
The hex axle nut takes a 24 mm (0.945 in) socket and has an M14x1.5 thread.
How do I remove a stuck stub shaft before fitting this CV axle?
Use a press-type tool to remove the old stub shaft. Never strike the outer joint stub shaft with a hammer, which can damage the unit and the hub bearing assembly.
