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How to Replace the Front Driveshaft Boot on a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 6, Golf VI, Golf 6, 5K1 - Years 2008-2012
Part: Axle shaft

Today, we will go through the instructions to remove and replace the front driveshaft boot on a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. First, lift the vehicle and remove the front wheel. Next, disconnect the brake system from the front driveshaft by unscrewing the central bolt of the wheel bearing, as shown in the video. Now, remove the driveshaft and then the boot, replacing it with a new one. Refit the front driveshaft and the entire brake system, following the reverse procedure of disassembly!

Updated on 13 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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