axle question

[Yeaboi009]

I know all mkvs have very similar suspension. I need to replace the strut knuckle and the axle on the front driver side of my 2008 manual GTI. I found a yunk yard selling this part fairly cheap but they came off a 2007 Automatic GTI. Does anyone know if the strut knuckle and axle from the 2007 GTI (automatic) be compatible with my 2008 GTI (manual)?

[the4ringer]

the knuckle should work, but i think the axles are diff from manual to auto's.

ecs shows there are auto and manual shafts. (http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...5/Search/Axle/)

Stay away from cheap axles. Its a world of headache and they have a high sign of wearing/breaking much quicker.

[Yeaboi009]

Thanks man. i just checked out the link and yea the automatic and manual axles are different only for the passenger side but the driver side they use the same axle. Thanks for the link.