Golf R32 MK5 - Centre drive shaft bearing broken?

[r_32]

Hi All,


Need some help, i have my car looked at and i have been told that the center drive shaft barring is broken... Does any one know of anyone this happen to before on a golf r32? I know its quite common on a touareg.

The VW dealers dont sell the barring seperately, i have tried to call up a few so called specialist and they cant seem to do anything or dont know volkswagens well... only the holdens and fords.

If there is any information on this please let me know. PART NO:1KO5212201K- from VW got a price of $1,930

I have found a wrecker in sydney that has a complete drive shaft for me for $500- delivered to melbourne.

- The car is well looked after always serviced on time if not before, and my pride and joy just really want it back on the road.

[robbie]

That is very uncommon on a MK5 R32.

Is it like this?

https://youtu.be/qBan1rvc-_k

[r_32]

Yeah, exactly like that. I called the dealers and there hasn't been a recall that they know of.

[robbie]

Maybe join the Facebook group in my signature and ask mate.

It seems to be a common trait on the series 1 and 2 Touareg's. Is it just the bearing? Why would there be a need to replace the entire driveshaft?

The bearings collapse due to the gator clip coming off at some point and letting the grease out, obviously starts getting hot and eventually fails.

[robbie]

The part number you have posted above is incorrect

[r_32]

So am I able to get barring somewhere?
And that is the part number I got from barloworld vw for the driveshaft?

Is there a replacement part?

[robbie]

1K0521101J should be the correct part number for the driveshaft.

[r_32]

1K0521101J Is the wrong part for the golf mk5 r32 - drivehsaft in mine is a complete unit does not have bolts so ive been told by the mechanics.

[r_32]

That part number is the USA number

[asa572]

I did a quick search and the only part number I can come up with for and R32 tailshaft is the one robbie has stated.
I could not find a match for the number that you supplied.
Even doing a google search with the part number you supplied only comes up with this thread.

[r_32]

yeah the part number i originally had was incorrect the right one is 1Ko521011k.

The part number robbie gave and that you can see on google is for the USA part.

[BB'S VW TECHNIKS]

Hey mate love to help. Pm me if you like. Also when do you experience the noise. And how did vw come to the conclusion that it is your propshaft??

[MY03VW]

Reviving this thread.

Im running intothe same problem. Center bearing has collapsed and VW are insisting that a new/second hand drive shaft ($1200 + $600 labour) is required yet it appears meyle supply replacement parts for this?

The only issue i seem to be encountering is actually sourcing these parts within Australia. I'm assuming if i ordered from overseas and then took to a drive shaft place they would be able to repair?

Volkswagen R32 MKV 3.2 Driveshaft Parts - ECS Tuning

[FJ Steve]

Reviving this thread.

Im running intothe same problem. Center bearing has collapsed and VW are insisting that a new/second hand drive shaft ($1200 + $600 labour) is required yet it appears meyle supply replacement parts for this?

The only issue i seem to be encountering is actually sourcing these parts within Australia. I'm assuming if i ordered from overseas and then took to a drive shaft place they would be able to repair?

Volkswagen R32 MKV 3.2 Driveshaft Parts - ECS Tuning

Did you see this in your research? Driveshaft Support Center Bearing, 8P Audi A3 3.2L Quattro & MkV Volkswagen R32 - 034-506-0010 - 034Motorsport
have a chat to a local independent and see if they can fit it to your drive shaft - seems to be a cheaper option.
I did a similar repair on our old 7L Touareg. Worked perfectly. The trick is to make sure that when the driveshaft is 'split', it goes back EXACTLY the same way, otherwise you'll be chasing balance issues forever.

[Lucas_R]

This place makes replacement driveshaft carrier bearings for various VW and Audi models. Im going to buy one soon for my Audi SQ5 8P A3/S3, Mk5 R32, Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Carrier Upgrade — JXB Performance