How to remove and replace the CV Joint Boot on the driveshaft and constant velocity joint on 2012 Audi A3?

Removal of driveshaft, with tripod type inner joints. Clamp it into a vice, open the outer CV joint boot clips and reveal the constant velocity joint. Wipe the joint, check wear and change parts. Install new boot, clips and grease, and make sure that they are in place before re-fitting the driveshaft.

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2012 Audi A3 Outer Boot Part Number: 1K0-498-203-A
$12.90 MSRP: $20.64
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot
- Position: Outer
- Replaces: 3B0-498-203-E, 1J0-498-203-C
- Item Weight: 1.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1K0-498-203-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2012 Audi A3 Inner CV Joint Boot Part Number: 3Q0-498-201
$14.19 MSRP: $22.70
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot; Inner CV Joint Boot
- Position: Inner
- Replaces: 3C0-498-201-A
- Item Weight: 1.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3Q0-498-201
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Audi A3 Submodels:
- TDI, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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2012 Audi A3 Inner Boot Part Number: 1K0-498-201
$37.38 MSRP: $59.80
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot
- Position: Inner
- Item Weight: 1.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1K0-498-201
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2012 Audi A3 Inner Boot Part Number: 1K0-498-201-A
$12.07 MSRP: $18.86
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot
- Position: Inner
- Item Weight: 1.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1K0-498-201-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2012 Audi A3 Inner Boot Part Number: 1K0-498-201-D
$60.68 MSRP: $84.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot
- Position: Inner
- Item Weight: 1.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1K0-498-201-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Audi A3 Submodels:
- TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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2012 Audi A3 Outer Boot Part Number: 1K0-598-203
$22.26 MSRP: $35.62
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot
- Position: Outer
- Item Weight: 1.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1K0-598-203
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

2012 Audi A3 CV Joint Boot Parts and Q&A

Q: How to remove and replace the CV Joint Boot on the driveshaft and constant velocity joint on 2012 Audi A3?
A: Removal of driveshaft, with tripod type inner joints. Clamp it into a vice, open the outer CV joint boot clips and reveal the constant velocity joint. Wipe the joint, check wear and change parts. Install new boot, clips and grease, and make sure that they are in place before re-fitting the driveshaft.