The key to maintaining your Volkswagen Beetle’s axle assemblies is really all about maintaining the lubricant. Axle assemblies and constant velocity joints contain dozens of bearings contained within races, and they allow the wheels to rotate. They will millions upon millions of revolutions, and if they are not lubricated, serious friction and heat will be the result, causing failure.

You should inspect the boots of the Volkswagen Beetle’s axle assemblies regularly, and look for signs of the rubber failing. Dry rot, cracks, tears, and holes can all allow the lubricant to leak out, and once that process starts, failure of the entire system can quickly follow.

The rubber boots actually hold the lubricant in place, and they also serve as a barrier against dirt and other hazards that would create resistance within the bearings’ tracks. If you notice that the boots on your Volkswagen Beetle’s axle assemblies are damaged, or if you squeeze them and don’t feel any lubrication contained within, then you should replace the entire axle assemblies. It is simpler to replace the assembly rather than just the boot, as the whole assembly has to be removed to install new boots, and it makes more sense to start with a fresh set of parts and professionally packed lubricant on the bearings, as long as you are doing the work anyway. An axle assembly will start to fail eventually, and you will generally know it by the clunking sounds emanating from the faulty parts.We carry genuine replacement OEM Volkswagen Beetle axle assemblies, and you can order anytime using our convenient 24/7 online ordering system, and you can have your parts shipped right to your home or garage.