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2002 Volkswagen Passat · Driveline
CV joint Replacement Guide
Owner-reported evidence and replacement guidance for the cv joint on the 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
For the 2002 Volkswagen Passat
CV joint
5 owner reports involve the cv joint for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
These are owner reports that involve this component. They are not a diagnosis, a failure rate, or a prediction that the part will fail.
Owner situations associated with this component
These are validated relationships from owner-report evidence. They do not diagnose this vehicle.
Worth checking first
General checks before assuming replacement. They do not confirm the cause on this vehicle.
- A wheel-bearing growl is a different noise than a CV click on turns.
- A torn boot can precede joint failure; inspect before assuming the joint is already gone.
About this component
General replacement guidance
Lets a drive axle steer and move with the suspension while transmitting torque.
Why owners investigate it
Clicking on turns is the owner situation most specifically tied to a CV joint.
Signs people report
- Clicking when turning under power
- Grease on the inside of a wheel
- Torn CV boot
Parts catalog
Replacement parts listed for this model year
These products are listed in our catalog for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. Fitment is model-year level, so check engine and trim details before ordering.
Carquest PremiumCarquest New CV Axle Shaft Assembly, NCV23587Check price
Carquest PremiumCarquest New CV Axle Shaft Assembly, NCV23588Check price
Carquest PremiumCarquest New CV Axle, NCV23548Check price
Carquest PremiumCarquest New CV Axle, NCV23547Check price
About the data
Component evidence comes from structured complaint categories and reviewed component mentions in complaint summaries. Owner-situation evidence comes from reviewed symptom language in complaint summaries. Reports are signals, not diagnoses.
How to read this page
Vehicle-specific numbers are distinct owner reports from the published aggregate table. Related owner situations come from a validated graph, not from inventing a symptom count out of the component total. General guidance is the same for every vehicle and is not a diagnosis of yours.