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CV Axle Assembly - Front Left (Cardone) for 1980-1993 Volkswagen NEW

$ 128 .03
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Position: Front Left (Driver Side)
New CV Axle Assembly
CARDONE's extensive experience in testing and engineering CV Drive Axles is the foundation behind our proprietary method of engineering a product that meets and even exceed O.E. performance. We have researched the reasons why original CVs typically fail and designed new solutions to avoid repeat failure. For example, our Neoprene boots are designed with additional bellows, when needed, to resist bellow stress and ozone cracking - the leading cause of boot failure. Additionally, all CV Drive Axle shafts are individually verified for straightness, resulting in vibration-free performance at all speeds.
Brand: Cardone
Condition: New
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Specifications & Info


Attribute Value
ABS Tone Ring Included No
Axle Nut Included Yes
Axle Nut Length 0.551, 14
Axle Nut Socket Size 1.181, 30
Axle Nut Thread Size M20x1.5
Axle Nut Type Hex
Boot Color Black
Boot Material Neoprene
Boot Rib Quantity 4
CV Joints Included Yes
Compressed Length 21, 533.4
Contains Electronic Components No
Does It Require SDS No
Dynamic Damper Attached No
FAA A1 When The Replacement Drive Axle Was Installed, The Sensor Ring, Sensor, Or Sensor Wiring On Or Near The Axle Was Damaged, Causing An Erratic Speed Signal To The Abs Module And Setting The Light On.
FAA A10 Never Allow The Cv Drive Axles To Hang Unsupported. This Can Lead To Axle Separation And Damage To The Inner Joint.
FAA A11 The Most Likely Cause Is A Broken Bearing Cage Due To Excessive Torque Load. This Is Typically An Outboard Joint Problem.
FAA A2 The Most Likely Cause Is A Defective Or Worn Outer Cv Drive Axle Joint. It May Be Time To Get It Replaced.
FAA A3 The Most Likely Cause Is The Drive Train Shifting In The Chassis Due To A Broken Engine Mount Or Hardware, Causing Misalignment Of The Cv Drive Axle And Causing The Inner Joint To Bind Or Hang Up.
FAA A4 The Most Likely Problem Is The Outer Cv Drive Axle Boot Has Ruptured, Causing The Grease To Leak Out, Allowing Contamination (water And Dirt) To Enter And Damage The Joint.
FAA A5 The Transaxle Gear Alignment Has Been Lost. On Some Vehicles It Will Be Necessary To Disassemble The Transaxle To Properly Align The Output Gears. Always Remove And Install One Cv Drive Axle At A Time.
FAA A6 No! A Prevailing Torque Lock Nut Should Never Be Reused. Always Discard The Old Nut And Install A New One.
FAA A7 Always Use The Proper Press Type Tool To Remove The Old Stub Shaft. Never Strike The Outer Joint Stub Shaft With A Hammer. It Will Damage The Unit And Possibly Do Damage To The Hub Bearing Assembly.
FAA A8 Never Use An Impact Wrench To Install The Retaining Nut On The Cv Drive Axle. Always Use A Torque Wrench And Torque The Nut To Manufacture's Specifications.
FAA A9 When Replacing Cv Drive Axle Assemblies, Always Install New Transaxle Seals To Avoid Leaking.
FAQ Q1 I Installed A Replacement Cv Drive Axle And Now My Abs Light Is On And Won't Go Out. Why?
FAQ Q10 Can I Let The Cv Drive Axles Hang While I Am Working On The Car?
FAQ Q11 The Wheels Wobble When I Make A Turn. What's The Problem?
FAQ Q2 When I Cut The Wheel Hard And Step On The Gas, I Hear Loud Clicking And Snapping. What's Making That Noise?
FAQ Q3 When I Step On The Gas, I Hear A Loud Thump And Feel A Bad Vibration. What's Wrong?
FAQ Q4 I Hear A Grinding Noise From The Front End While Driving And See Grease On The Chassis And Suspension. What Is Causing This?
FAQ Q5 I Removed Both Cv Drive Axles At The Same Time And Now I Am Having Problems Reinstalling Them. What Can I Do?
FAQ Q6 The Old Cv Drive Axle Has A Locking Style (prevailing Torque) Nut. Should I Reuse It?
FAQ Q7 The Cv Drive Axle Outboard Joint Stub Shaft Is Stuck In The Hub Assembly. What's The Best Way To Remove It?
FAQ Q8 Is It Ok To Use An Impact Hammer To Install The Retaining Nut?
FAQ Q9 When I Replace The Cv Drive Axles, Should I Reuse The Old Seals?
Grade Type Standard
Inboard Joint Mount Hole Quantity 6
Inboard Joint Type Bolt-on
Is Item A Chemical No
Is Or Contains A Battery No
Is Or Contains A Bulb No
Is Prop Sixty Five Affected No
Is The Item CARB Affected No
Outboard Joint Type Splined
Product Condition New
Shaft Diameter 1.071, 27.2
Shaft Material Steel
Slip Yoke No
Universal Joints Included No

Vehicle Fitment Guide

This part fits the following vehicles:

Volkswagen 8 models (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
Cabriolet 1985-1993 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Convertible 1985 - 1993 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Bestseller Convertible 1988 - 1990 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Boutique Convertible 1988 - 1990 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Carat Convertible 1991 - 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Classic Convertible 1992 - 1993 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Etienne Aigner Convertible 1991 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Convertible 1987, 1989, 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
Corrado 1990-1991 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
G60 Coupe 1990 - 1991 L4 1.8L Supercharged FWD Automatic & Manual
Golf 1985-1992 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Hatchback 1985 - 1986, 1989 - 1992 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Hatchback 1985 - 1986 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Hatchback 1985 - 1986, 1988 - 1989 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Hatchback 1985 - 1986 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Basico Hatchback 1989 - 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
Basico Hatchback 1989 - 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
C Hatchback 1987 - 1988 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
C Hatchback 1987 - 1988 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
CL Hatchback 1987 - 1989 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
CL Hatchback 1987 - 1989, 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
Eclipse Hatchback 1991 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 1987 - 1990, 1992 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 1987 - 1990, 1992 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 1987 - 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 1987 - 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GT Hatchback 1987 - 1988 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GT Hatchback 1987 - 1988 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GTI Hatchback 1991 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
GTI Hatchback 1985 - 1987, 1989 - 1990 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
GTI 16-Valve Hatchback 1990 - 1992 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
GTI 16-Valve Hatchback 1987 - 1989 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
GTI 8-Valve Hatchback 1990 - 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
Jetta 1980-1992 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Sedan 1984 - 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1984 - 1989 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1983 - 1992 L4 1.6L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1983 - 1989 L4 1.6L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1981 - 1992 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1981 - 1989 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1981 - 1984 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1981 - 1984 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1980 L4 1.6L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1980 L4 1.6L FWD Automatic & Manual
Basico Sedan 1990 - 1991 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic
Basico Sedan 1990 - 1991 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Basico Sedan 1989 - 1991 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
CX Sedan 1988 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
CX Sedan 1988 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
Carat Sedan 1988 - 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Sedan 1990 - 1991 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Sedan 1990 - 1991 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Sedan 1984 - 1987, 1989 - 1992 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Sedan 1984 - 1986, 1988 L4 1.6L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Sedan 1984 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Sedan 1984 - 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLI Sedan 1988 L4 1.8L FWD U/K
GLI Sedan 1987 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic
GLI Sedan 1984 L4 1.7L FWD Manual
GLI Sedan 1984 - 1987 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
GLI 16-Valve Sedan 1990 - 1992 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
GLI 16-Valve Sedan 1987 - 1989 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
GLI Carat Sedan 1990 - 1992 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GTX 16-V Sedan 1990 - 1992 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GX Sedan 1988 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GX Sedan 1987 - 1988 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
LX Sedan 1988 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
LX Sedan 1987 - 1988 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
Special Edition Sedan 1981 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Special Edition Sedan 1981 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Special Edition Sedan 1981 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Special Edition Sedan 1981 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 1987 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 1987 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Rabbit 1980-1984 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Hatchback 1983 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
Base Hatchback 1981 - 1982 L4 1.7L FWD Manual
Base Hatchback 1981 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic
Base Hatchback 1980 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Hatchback 1980 L4 1.5L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Hatchback 1980 L4 1.6L FWD Automatic & Manual
Custom Hatchback 1980 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Custom Hatchback 1980 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Custom Hatchback 1980 L4 1.5L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Custom Hatchback 1980 L4 1.5L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Custom Hatchback 1980 L4 1.6L FWD Automatic & Manual
Custom Hatchback 1980 L4 1.6L FWD Automatic & Manual
Deluxe Hatchback 1980 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Deluxe Hatchback 1980 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Deluxe Hatchback 1980 L4 1.5L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Deluxe Hatchback 1980 L4 1.5L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Deluxe Hatchback 1980 L4 1.6L FWD Automatic & Manual
Deluxe Hatchback 1980 L4 1.6L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 1984 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
GTI Hatchback 1983 - 1984 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
L Hatchback 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
L Hatchback 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
L Hatchback 1982 - 1984 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
L Hatchback 1982 - 1984 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
L Hatchback 1981 - 1984 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
L Hatchback 1981 - 1984 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
L Custom Hatchback 1981 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
L Custom Hatchback 1981 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
LS Hatchback 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
LS Hatchback 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
LS Hatchback 1982 - 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
LS Hatchback 1982 - 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
LS Hatchback 1981 - 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
LS Hatchback 1981 - 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Limited Edition Hatchback 1982 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Limited Edition Hatchback 1982 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Ls Deluxe Hatchback 1981 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Ls Deluxe Hatchback 1981 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
S Hatchback 1981 - 1982 L4 1.7L FWD Manual
S Hatchback 1981 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic
Wolfsburg Edition Hatchback 1984 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Hatchback 1984 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Hatchback 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Hatchback 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Hatchback 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Rabbit Convertible 1980-1984 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Convertible 1984 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Convertible 1981 - 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Convertible 1980 L4 1.6L FWD Automatic & Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Convertible 1984 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Convertible 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Manual
Rabbit Pickup 1980-1983 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1981 - 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1981 - 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1980 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1980 L4 1.6L FWD Automatic & Manual
LX Standard Cab Pickup 1981 - 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
LX Standard Cab Pickup 1981 - 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
LX Standard Cab Pickup 1980 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
LX Standard Cab Pickup 1980 L4 1.6L FWD Automatic & Manual
Sport Standard Cab Pickup 1981 - 1983 L4 1.6L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Sport Standard Cab Pickup 1981 - 1983 L4 1.7L FWD Automatic & Manual
Sport Standard Cab Pickup 1980 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Sport Standard Cab Pickup 1980 L4 1.6L FWD Automatic & Manual
Scirocco 1985-1988 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
16-Valve Coupe 1986 - 1988 L4 1.8L FWD Manual
16-Valve Coupe 1986 - 1987 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic
Base Coupe 1988 L4 1.8L FWD U/K
Base Coupe 1985 - 1987 L4 1.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
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This part comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Warranty begins on the original purchase date.

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  • Shipping costs or labor expenses.
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  • 120-Day Returns - Return any part within 120 days from date of receipt.
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  • Parts must be in original condition, uninstalled, unaltered, and in original packaging.
  • Important: Electrical parts are not returnable if unsealed.
  • Please inspect parts upon arrival and notify us within 5 days of receiving incorrect or damaged parts.
  • Refunds processed after warehouse receives return and credited to original payment method.
CARDONE's extensive experience in testing and engineering CV Drive Axles is the foundation behind our proprietary method of engineering a product that meets and even exceed O.E. performance. We have researched the reasons why original CVs typically fail and designed new solutions to avoid repeat failure. For example, our Neoprene boots are designed with additional bellows, when needed, to resist bellow stress and ozone cracking - the leading cause of boot failure. Additionally, all CV Drive Axle shafts are individually verified for straightness, resulting in vibration-free performance at all speeds.

Interchange Parts

Brand Part Number
Volkswagen 171407271T
Volkswagen 191407271K
Volkswagen 191407271P
Volkswagen 191407271S

Fits Years: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993

Fits Models: Cabriolet, Corrado, Golf, Jetta, Rabbit, Rabbit Convertible, Rabbit Pickup, Scirocco

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