What role does the Axle Shaft play in transmitting power from the transaxle to the front wheels and what are the components involved in this process on 2003 Volkswagen Passat?

The driveaxles transfer the power to the front wheels, and all-wheel drive models also drive the rear wheels. Both driveaxes have CV joints to provide flexibility of movement. Inspection of boots should occur regularly to avoid destruction. The signs of worn out CV joints are lubricant leakages, clicking and vibrations.

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2003 Volkswagen Passat Output Shaft Part Number: 01R-525-356
$426.99 MSRP: $583.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft; Stub Shaft
- Item Weight: 16.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 01R-525-356
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Axle Assembly Part Number: 3B0-501-203-X
$239.82 MSRP: $282.86
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft; Axle Assembly
- Replaces: 3B0-501-203
- Item Weight: 16.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3B0-501-203-X
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- W8 | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Axle Assembly Part Number: 8D0-407-454-X
$270.84 MSRP: $317.14
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft
- Item Weight: 16.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8D0-407-454-X
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Axle Assembly Part Number: 8D0-407-451-EX
$284.31 MSRP: $328.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft
- Replaces: 8D0-407-271-AH
- Item Weight: 15.90 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8D0-407-451-EX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Axle Assembly Part Number: 8D0-407-451-DX
$288.46 MSRP: $332.86
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft; Inner Joint Assembly
- Replaces: 8D0-407-271-DM, 8D0-407-271-AC, 8D0-407-271-BE
- Item Weight: 17.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8D0-407-451-DX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Axle Assembly Part Number: 8D0-407-451-KX
$300.66 MSRP: $347.14
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft
- Position: Left
- Item Weight: 17.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8D0-407-451-KX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Axle Assembly Part Number: 8D0-407-452-RX
$296.46 MSRP: $347.14
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft; Axle Assembly
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 8D0-407-272-AL, 8D0-407-272-ED, 8D0-407-272-BC, 8D0-407-452-JX
- Item Weight: 27.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8D0-407-452-RX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Axle Assembly Part Number: 8D0-407-451-SX
$308.44 MSRP: $361.17
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft; Axle Assembly
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 8D0-407-271-ED, 8D0-407-271-BC, 8D0-407-451-JX
- Item Weight: 27.00 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8D0-407-451-SX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Axle Assembly Part Number: 8E0-501-203-BX
$389.96 MSRP: $451.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft; Drive Axle Assembly
- Replaces: 8E0-501-203-B
- Item Weight: 16.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8E0-501-203-BX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS

2003 Volkswagen Passat Axle Shaft Parts and Q&A

Q: What role does the Axle Shaft play in transmitting power from the transaxle to the front wheels and what are the components involved in this process on 2003 Volkswagen Passat?
A: The driveaxles transfer the power to the front wheels, and all-wheel drive models also drive the rear wheels. Both driveaxes have CV joints to provide flexibility of movement. Inspection of boots should occur regularly to avoid destruction. The signs of worn out CV joints are lubricant leakages, clicking and vibrations.