Passat 2.0 TDI: Driveshaft/Joint Part Numbers Explained

A friendly hello to everyone.

Here's the translation:

"This is about the following vehicle:"
Passat, 2010, 170 hp TDI, 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel drive.
HSN/TSN: 0603/AFF

The outer joints of the driveshafts need to be replaced (significant play and noises while driving).

Problem: The replacement parts (SKF part number VKJA5824 and also Spidan 24326) do not fit at all. The replacement part delivered has 27 teeth on the inside, while the driveshaft has 28.

On the original joint on the right side, you could still see the part number.
7N0-407-311
According to the parts catalog, this part does not match the vehicle.
The original drive shafts have the following part numbers:
3C0-407-271-AP
and
3C0-407-272-BM

It seems like the same problem occurred here (the page is in Russian).
https://www.drive2.ru/l/5170470/


Is this a known issue? Have there been other instances of this happening with different driveshafts? And where can I get a replacement outer joint? Or does the entire driveshaft need to be replaced?

What is your engine code?

2010 or 2011 model year?

MKB CBBB
MY 2010.

Edith: What is the diameter of the bolt circle for the inner joint on the transmission? According to the spare parts catalog, it should be 94mm. Can anyone confirm this?

It seems like this isn't going to progress any further.
According to an English-language source, there are various versions of the driveshaft for the B6 model with the CBBB engine, some of which are associated with specific wheel types. Furthermore, there is no individual replacement available for the outer joint corresponding to the part numbers you mentioned; instead, the complete driveshaft 3C0 407 271 S is required (for both left and right sides?).
I would check with the VW parts department about that.
hg
Herbert.

Hello,

Thank you for the response.

The part number 3C0 407 271 S is the original part number for the left side when used with aluminum rims.

3C0-407-272 AJ is for the right side (no distinction based on rim type).

The 3C0 407 451 AX and the 3C0 407 452 AX are the same part, but they are exchange units (remanufactured at the factory).

The latter is now also being offered by VW Parts Service for €460 each.

The only manufacturer listed for the above-mentioned part numbers is Mapco.

Common online retailers only offer driveshafts for the automatic transmission version. Even in the SKF online catalog, only the automatic versions are listed, which is quite strange.