Car parts and drivetrain components for Seat Altea.
The most common symptom is a clicking or knocking noise from the front suspension when making sharp turns while accelerating. If the noise disappears when driving straight ahead, it is almost certainly the outer CV joint that is worn.
Yes, if you discover a damaged CV boot early and the joint has not started clicking or vibrating, you can clean the joint, apply fresh grease, and fit a new boot to extend its service life.
Vibrations under acceleration are often caused by wear in the inner CV joint or an imbalance in the drive shaft itself. They can also stem from issues with the propeller shaft if you drive a four-wheel-drive Altea Freetrack.
No, drive shafts usually differ between manual and automatic (DSG) transmissions in terms of length and inner flange fitment. Always select your car's make, model, and engine variant to ensure you receive the correct version.
A front-wheel-drive Seat Altea has two front drive shafts. Four-wheel-drive models (Freetrack) also feature two rear driveshafts as well as a propeller shaft running along the centre of the vehicle.
It requires appropriate tools and some mechanical experience, as you need to detach suspension components and sometimes drain gearbox oil. We recommend having access to a workshop manual before starting.
If a drive shaft breaks, drive to that wheel is lost entirely. On a front-wheel-drive car, this leaves you stranded immediately, as all engine power is dissipated through the open differential.