SKF VKJP 01001 - drive shaft joint boot kit, front

SKF VKJP 01001 - drive shaft joint boot kit

The SKF VKJP 01001 kit is a boot with a fitting set for replacing a damaged drive shaft joint boot. A sound boot protects the joint from water, dust and sand and keeps grease inside, so a split boot should be repaired as soon as possible, before the joint itself is destroyed.

Fitment

According to the seller's data, the kit is intended for the front axle of the Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1), Golf V (1K1) and Golf VII (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2). Before buying, compare the manufacturer's part number with the original marking in your car or check compatibility against the vehicle list.

What it is for

It is a joint boot and drive shaft cover in one kit, a component of the car's driveline.

• replacing a cracked or torn drive joint boot,
• protecting the joint from contamination,
• keeping grease inside the joint.

Specifications

Installation requires removing the half shaft, so it is best left to a workshop. The kit works for repairing the car's driveline and lets you avoid an expensive replacement of the entire joint if you spot the damage early enough. The listed replacement and original numbers help you choose the right drive shaft boot kit for a specific car model.