Audi A3 8V VW Golf Mk6 Mk7 Driveshaft Front Right O/S Manual 1K0407764KX

Audi A3 8V VW Golf Mk6 Mk7 Driveshaft Front Right O/S Manual is an original drivetrain component designed specifically for VAG group models. Thanks to its factory geometry and precise fitment for the front passenger side, it ensures stable torque transmission and predictable vehicle behavior during acceleration and engine braking. This is the ideal solution for users who want to maintain consistency with the factory suspension and drivetrain design.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K0407764KX
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K0407764KX
• Substitutable numbers: 1K0407764KX, 1K0 407 764 KX
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Gearbox type: Manual
• Part type: Driveshaft
• Category: Driveshafts

Purpose and function in the drivetrain

The offered driveshaft operates on the front axle on the right side, connecting the manual transmission to the wheel hub. It is responsible for transmitting power during steering maneuvers and suspension travel, which is crucial for driving smoothness and even load distribution on the transmission. Using a dedicated component for a manual gearbox reduces the risk of vibrations, knocking, and uneven tire wear.

Compatibility with Audi A3 8V and VW Golf Mk6 / Mk7

The driveshaft has been developed for the platform used in, among others, the Audi A3 8V and Volkswagen Golf Mk6 and Mk7, which ensures proper fitment of length, joints, and mounts. As a result, the component works with the factory suspension, steering, and braking systems without the need for modifications. For the user, this means predictable installation and the preservation of the vehicle's original handling characteristics.

Benefits of using an original driveshaft

Choosing an original VAG group driveshaft is a solution that allows you to maintain the integrity of the entire drivetrain. In practice, this translates to:

• better compatibility with the manual transmission,
• proper joint operating characteristics at full steering lock,
• reduced risk of improper balancing and vibrations,
• easier diagnostics in the future thanks to maintaining the OEM standard. A used OEM component also often offers a better price-to-quality ratio compared to unreliable aftermarket replacements, especially in vehicles driven dynamically.

Condition, installation, and service application

The driveshaft comes from dismantling and is offered as a used original component, which allows for an economical repair of the drivetrain while maintaining factory specifications. It is intended for installation in place of the factory driveshaft on the passenger side of the front axle in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. It is particularly recommended in situations where symptoms such as knocking during acceleration, vibrations, or noticeable play in the joints occur. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the drivetrain area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as half-shafts, joints, or complete front axle shafts, check the available parts in the Audi Driveshafts category.

Technical support and drivetrain component selection

When dealing with noise, vibrations, or play in the drivetrain, it is worth paying attention not only to the shafts but also to other cooperating components. To better understand why original used drivetrain components are often a sensible service choice, read the article Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an unreliable replacement, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting OEM parts in the drivetrain.