TrakMotive AD-8168 front CV axle shaft for the 2013-2017 Audi A5 Quattro and other vehicles sends drive torque from the drivetrain to the front wheel. The TrakMotive CV axle shaft keeps the wheel turning while the suspension moves and the wheel steers.
- Flange inboard joint with six bolt holes
- Spline bolt outboard joint with 42 outboard splines
- Neoprene boots on both the inboard and outboard joints
- Inboard joint takes six Allen-head bolts with M10x1.5 thread, 30 mm long
Quick facts
- Part: TrakMotive AD-8168 CV axle shaft
- Fits: the 2013-2017 Audi A5 Quattro and other vehicles
- Position: Front
- Condition: New
Clicking on tight turns, vibration under acceleration or grease thrown from a torn boot can mean an axle shaft is wearing out. Noise and vibration have other possible sources, so with the engine off and the car parked, look over the boots for tears or flung grease first, and let a shop check the rest. This listing is one shaft, and both sides are normally replaced together.
Fits
Vehicles it fits include the 2013-2017 Audi A5 Quattro, the 2013-2016 Audi A4 Quattro and the 2013-2016 Audi Allroad.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
- Overall compressed length: 460 mm (18.11 in)
- Inboard joint: flange, 6 bolt holes
- Outboard splines: 42
- Axle bolt: M16x1.5 thread, 19 mm hex, 86 mm long
Build and materials
- Outboard joint: Audi-style spline bolt
- Boot material: neoprene, inboard and outboard
- ABS tone ring: not included
- Condition: New
- Warranty: TrakMotive limited lifetime warranty
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One front CV axle shaft; these vehicles take two. The axle nut is not included, so plan on a new one rather than reusing the old.
Interchange: NCV23033 · PR23033 · 8K0407271AF · 8K0407271AL · 8K0407451JX
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
NCV23033, PR23033, 8K0407271AF, 8K0407271AL, 8K0407451JX, AD-8168
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TrakMotive AD-8168 front CV axle shaft right for a 2013-2017 Audi A5 Quattro?
Yes, TrakMotive AD-8168 fits the 2013-2017 Audi A5 Quattro and many other Audi models; for a different car, look up your year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does this TrakMotive CV axle come with the axle nut?
No. The axle nut is not included with TrakMotive AD-8168, and the listing is one front shaft with no ABS tone ring.
What size is the axle bolt on this front CV axle shaft?
The axle bolt has an M16x1.5 thread, a 19 mm hex and an 86 mm length. The outboard end of the shaft has 42 splines.
How can I tell if the neoprene boots on a front CV axle shaft are failing?
With the engine off, look for tears or cracks in the boot and grease flung around it. Clicking on turns can be another sign, and a shop can inspect the joints.
Is 8K0407271AF a cross-reference for the TrakMotive AD-8168?
Yes. 8K0407271AF is an interchange number for TrakMotive AD-8168, along with 8K0407271AL, 8K0407451JX, NCV23033 and PR23033.
