Get the Best Priced Volkswagen Passat Axle

Volkswagens are known for their forward-thinking engineering and durable designs. As such, shopping for an axle for your Passat is likely something you don't have to do with much regularity. However, if you've had an accident or if your Passat is getting on in years, this is something that, just like any other part, will eventually need replacing. If you are searching for parts for a 2004 VW Passat axle replacement or 2007 VW Passat axle replacement (two of the model's most common years) you might be at a bit of a loss in terms of where to start. Commonly replacement axles are needed when the CV joint has been corroded or exposed due to a lapse in VW Passat CV boot replacement. The "boot" is simply a rubber covering that protects the CV joint (or axle joint) from exposure and damage. This is a very common occurrence and happens to many cars with a few years on them. However, this is nothing that a new axle can't set strait.

You can often tell if your CV joint is straining as it will make a considerable amount of noise. Most of the time it can be described as a loud clicking sound coming from one (most typically the front, right-hand side) of your wheels. This sound will gradually get louder and be most noticeable when making turns.

What is the CV Axle For?

Years ago axles on cars were no different than they had been on wagons or other old forms of transportation. They were a strait bar that went across the length of the car and connected both wheels. While this did serve the original purpose, it did have some problems. Any uneven terrain would render the car unstable and prone to getting stuck or even to rolling over. The solution to this issue came in the form of CV axles. Put simply, these are axles with joints in them, creating a small, independent suspension system for each wheel. The CV joint allows each tire to stay on the grown more firmly, allowing for full power despite any unevenness in the road or ground.

What is the Axle Shaft?

The axle shaft is the pole that connects the wheel to the transmission and transfers torque to the wheel by rotating. In nearly all modern cars there is no single axle anymore. Rather, say for the front set of wheels, two half-axles meet in the middle. As such, typically when one refers to "replacing the axle" this could refer to either the right or left axle shaft along with that side's CV joint. Occasionally both sides might need replacing.

VW Passat Axle Replacement Cost

In the event that you need an axle/half shaft replacement for your VW Passat, you can expect to pay somewhere around $315-$1,043 to get the job done. In the less likely event that you need a complete overhaul done by replacing both sides at once, the figure will likely be closer to $555-$1,989 for replacement parts and labor.