Parts for your 2010 Volkswagen Amarok-Driveshafts

2010 Volkswagen Amarok driveshafts: what they do and how to look after them

Driveshafts are absolutely used on the 2010 Volkswagen Amarok and are highly relevant to servicing. Technical references including the Volkswagen Amarok (2H) Workshop Manual – Drivetrain, Volkswagen Self‑Study Programme 458: The Amarok, and VW’s ETKA/ELSA parts and repair information confirm the Amarok runs a propeller shaft to the rear differential (2WD and 4Motion) and, on 4Motion models, front CV driveshafts from the differential to each front wheel.

On this ute, the driveshafts take engine torque from the gearbox/transfer case and deliver it to the diffs and wheels. In 2WD Amaroks, that’s the rear prop shaft with universal joints and a centre support bearing. In 4Motion models, there’s also a pair of front CV shafts that let the front wheels steer and move with suspension travel while still putting down power. When they’re healthy, you get smooth take‑offs, quiet cruising, and no shudders under load.

As part of regular servicing (typically every 12 months or 15,000 km in AU/NZ schedules), it’s smart to inspect the driveshafts. Look for split CV boots, slung grease, cracked or perished rubber on the centre bearing, loose or rusty flange bolts, and any play in the universal joints. A quick road test helps too: listen for clicking on full lock (front CVs), clunks on take‑off or shift (U‑joints), and vibration around 80–100 km/h (centre bearing or shaft balance).

• If a CV boot is torn, replace the boot and regrease promptly to save the joint.
• Any free play or rust‑coloured dust at a U‑joint usually means the joint or complete shaft needs replacing.
• Centre support bearings that sag, crack, or growl under load should be replaced before they take out the shaft or mounts.
• When removing the prop shaft, mark the flange alignment so balance is preserved