I have had some bad experience with those generic auto parts store axles on a Golf. They are subpar even for just a commuter car. I have a friend who owns a repair shop and anytime an axle is not beyond repair he sends it out to have it repaired as the auto parts store axles will only last 6 months to maybe a year or two even on your average minivan. There are axle shops who rebuild them. Depending on how bad it is they just put oversized balls in the joint.
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