2019–2024 Volkswagen Jetta
By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026
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Quick answer: Replace CV Joint on a 2019–2024 Volkswagen Jetta is rated Advanced and takes about 2-3 hours. You'll need 8 tools for this job, and parts cost about $190. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Right CV Axle Assembly | NCV72024 | $150.00 | |
| CV Joint Boot Kit | — | $30.00 | |
| CV Joint Grease | — | $10.00 | |
| Axle nut (new) | — | — |
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Follow these steps carefully
Loosen the axle nut and lug nuts on level ground, then raise the Jetta and support it on jack stands. Remove the wheel. If replacing the complete CV axle, loosen the axle nut fully once the vehicle is supported.
Remove the axle nut. Separate the tie-rod or ball joint. Push the CV stub out of the hub — never strike the CV threads; punch only on the nut face if specified. Support the knuckle so the ABS wire and brake hose aren't stretched.
I know the CV threads are the one thing on this job you can't buy separately — mushroom them with a hammer and the axle nut will never thread on again. Punch on the nut face, or leave the nut on loose as a shield.
For a bolted inner CV, remove the flange bolts; for a splined tripode, pry the inner joint carefully from the transmission/differential until it pops free. Catch fluid if the output seal is disturbed. Slide the axle out as an assembly.
If installing a complete axle, compare length, inner joint type, ABS ring, and stub splines to the old unit. If only rebooting/repacking a joint, clean thoroughly and use the correct moly CV grease — never ordinary chassis grease.
I've learned: regular chassis grease breaks down under a CV joint's heat and load — the clicking comes back within months. The moly packet in the boot kit is there for a reason; use all of it.
Seat the inner joint fully (clip click or flange bolts to spec), insert the outer stub through the hub, and install a new axle nut. Torque the axle nut to spec — never finish with an impact gun unless the procedure allows it.
Reinstall ball joints/tie rods, the wheel, and torque lug nuts in a star pattern. Lower the Jetta, top off transaxle fluid if any was lost, then road-test for outer-CV clicking on turns or inner-joint vibration on acceleration.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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