EMPI CV Axle Assembly | VW Beetle, Ghia & Type 3 IRS 1968–1979 | 16-3/8" 6-Bolt 90mm (90-6900-C)

EMPI CV Axle Assembly | VW IRS 16-3/8" — Complete, All-New (90-6900-C)

Upgrade or replace your worn drivetrain with a complete, ready-to-install EMPI CV Axle Assembly. Over time, CV joints develop play, boots crack, and grease escapes, leading to the dreaded "clicking" sound during acceleration or cornering. This assembly eliminates the hassle of rebuilding messy old joints by providing a 100% new, factory-balanced solution.

Each unit is built using high-strength chromoly steel components and premium rubber boots designed to withstand the heat and flex of daily driving or spirited weekend cruising. Whether you are performing a stock restoration or maintaining a lowered Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) setup, this axle provides the reliability your air-cooled VW deserves.

Vehicle Fitment

Fits Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) equipped models only. It does not fit Swing Axle transmissions.

• VW Type 1 Beetle / Super Beetle: 1968–1979 (IRS models only)
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1968–1974 (IRS models only)
• VW Type 3 (Notch, Fast, Square): 1969–1973 (manual transmission only)
• VW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1974 (stock IRS configuration)

Why Choose EMPI?

This is a 100% all-new assembly — no core charge and no rebuilt parts. Every bearing, race, and cage is brand new, pre-greased, and sealed, so it installs in a fraction of the time it takes to rebuild an old joint.

Key Features & Benefits

• 100% All-New Components: No core charge and no rebuilt parts. Every bearing, race, and cage is brand new.
• Pre-Greased & Sealed: Comes fully assembled with high-temp moly grease and heavy-duty boots, saving you hours of labor.
• Precision Length: Measures exactly 16-3/8", ensuring correct geometry for standard IRS trailing arms.
• Direct Bolt-On: Features the standard 6-bolt flange pattern for 90mm CV joints.

Technical Specifications

• Assembly Length: 16-3/8"
• CV Joint Size: 90mm
• Flange Pattern: 6-bolt
• Suspension Type: IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) — not for Swing Axle
• Construction: High-strength chromoly steel components with premium rubber boots
• Condition: 100% new, no core charge
• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 90-6900-C

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