Description
Outer CV joint for the four cylinder Passat and A4, with the ABS ring. HDK VW-001A45, made in Japan, one joint to a box.
Never fitted. The box carries its years and the joint does not.
The label gives A=30, B=53, C=33, D=77.1. So 30 teeth inside, a 53 mm seal and 33 outer spline teeth. The A45 is a 45 tooth ABS ring.
That size matches the genuine VW and Audi outer joint 3B0498099 and 8D0498099. Parts catalogues list that joint for these cars:
- VW Passat B5 and B5.5, 1997 to 2005, four cylinder engines.
- Audi A4 B5, 1995 to 2001, four cylinder engines.
- Audi A6 C5, 1997 to 2005, 1.8 turbo.
- Skoda Superb, first generation.
Count the splines. The V6 and some diesel versions take a larger joint with more splines. Count them on yours and check for the ABS ring. Or send the rego and we will confirm.
Fitting
- Find out if your axle bolt is a stretch bolt before you think about reusing it.
- Work the grease in, then fit the boot and pull the clamps up.
- Torque the axle bolt to the factory figure.
- Give the 45 tooth ring a wipe before the hub goes back together.
- Best fitted by a qualified mechanic.