Drive shafts
More informationAt Global Parts, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including drive shafts for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, and others. Each drive shaft we offer undergoes quality control to ensure you receive a top-quality product.
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Part no. 5QF407272N
Audi Q3 FY VW Volkswagen Tiguan AD1 Driveshaft Front Right O/S Side 5QF407272N
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Part no. 8681529
Drive Shaft BMW X1 F48 Mini F60 B48C Output Shaft Front Left N/S Axle 8681529
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Part no. 8P0501204
Audi RS3 8V Driveshaft Rear Axle Right O/S Drive Shaft 8P0501204
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Part no. A1773301500
Drive Shaft Mercedes W177 W247 OM608 Front Right O/S Side Shaft A1773301500
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Part no. A2113500956
Mercedes E-Class S211 W211 Axle Drive Shaft Rear Left Right N/O/S A2113500956
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Part no. 5Q0407272DN
Audi A3 8V 35 TDI DFGA Diesel Front Axle Drive Shaft Right O/S 5Q0407272DN
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Part no. 1K0501203G
Audi TT 8J Skoda Yeti Drive Shaft Rear Axle Left N/S Driveshaft 1K0501203G
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Part no. 5Q0407271CR
Audi A3 8V 35 TDI Diesel Front Axle Drive Shaft Left N/S Automatic 5Q0407271CR
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Part no. 8E0407272BA
Audi A4 B7 Front Axle Driveshaft Right O/S Drive Shaft 8E0407272BA
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Part no. 8P0501203
Audi RS3 8V Driveshaft Rear Axle Left N/S Drive Shaft 8P0501203
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Part no. 6907225
BMW Z4 E85 2.5i 3.0i M54 Manual Drive Shaft Prop Shaft Propshaft 6907225
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Part no. A1634100301
Mercedes Benz ML W163 Front Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft Automatic A1634100301
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Part no. 80A501203F
Audi SQ5 FY 3.0 TFSI CWGD Rear Axle Drive Shaft Left N/S 80A501203F
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Part no. A9063502810
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Rear Axle Driveshaft Left N/S Drive Shaft A9063502810
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Part no. KK213B436BC
Ford Transit Mk8 2.0 EcoBlue Drive Shaft Front Driveshaft Right O/S KK213B436BC
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Part no. A2113500356
Mercedes W211 OM646 Drive Output Shaft Rear Left N/S Axle Shaft A2113500356
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Part no. 8J0407271N
Audi TT 8J Front Axle Drive Shaft Left N/S Manual Transmission 8J0407271N
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Part no. A2033206256
Mercedes W203 Drive Output Shaft Rear Left Right N/O/S Axle Shaft A2033206256
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Part no. 2284616-1
Drive Shaft BMW F80 M3 F82 M4 F87 M2 Output Rear Right O/S Driveshaft 2284616
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Part no. 7L8501201
Audi Q7 4L 3.0 TDI BUG Rear Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S 7L8501201
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Part no. 5A44AB6
Drive Shaft BMW F70 F74 U06 Front Right O/S Driveshaft 5A44AB6
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Part no. 1J0407271CH
Audi TT 8N 1.8 T AUM Petrol Engine Front Axle Driveshaft Left N/S 1J0407271CH
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Part no. 5A44AB1
Drive Shaft BMW F70 F74 U06 Active Tourer Front Left N/S Driveshaft 5A52FD1
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Part no. 8681530
Drive Shaft BMW X1 F48 Mini F54 B48C Output Shaft Front Right O/S Axle 8681530
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Part no. 80A407271D
Audi Q5 SQ5 Front Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S Drive Shaft 80A407271D
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Part no. 8J0407271G
Audi TT 8J Front Axle Driveshaft Left N/S Drive Shaft 8J0407271G
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Part no. A4153600815
Mercedes Citan W415 OM607 Drive Shaft Front Axle Right O/S Manual A4153600815
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Part no. A1633500210
Mercedes W163 Rear Axle Output Drive Shaft A1633500210
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Part no. 2229725
Driveshaft BMW E46 M3 Petrol S54 Rear Axle Left N/S Output Shaft 2229725
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Part no. 8E0407271BE
Audi A4 B7 2.0 TFSI Engine Front Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S 8E0407271BE
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Part no. 9423550
BMW G20 330e B48X Driveshaft Output Drive Shaft Rear Right O/S 9423550
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Part no. 9423549
BMW G20 330e B48X Driveshaft Output Drive Shaft Rear Left N/S 9423549
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Part no. 8620613
Mini Clubman F54 Countryman F60 Front Left N/S Driveshaft Output Shaft 8620613
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Part no. 8661687
Drive Shaft Mini F55 F56 Cooper SD Output Driveshaft Front Left N/S 8661687
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Part no. A6082050001
Driveshaft Mount Mercedes W177 W247 OM608 Bracket Holder Support A6082050001
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Part no. A2463500610
Drive Shaft Mercedes W176 W246 Rear Left N/S Axle Driveshaft 4matic A2463500610
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Part no. 5N0407720B
Heat Shield Volkswagen VW Tiguan 5N Drive Shaft Panel Right O/S 5N0407720B
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Part no. A2463309300
Drive Shaft Mercedes C117 X156 W176 Front Right O/S Axle Driveshaft A2463309300
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Part no. 8681528
Mini F56 Driveshaft Front Right O/S Side Drive Shaft 8681528
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Part no. A1773300700
Driveshaft Mercedes W177 W247 Front Right O/S Side Shaft A1773300700
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Part no. 8R0407271B
Audi Q5 8R Driveshaft Shaft Front Left N/S Drive Shaft 8R0407271B
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Part no. A2463307700-1
Drive Shaft Mercedes W176 W246 M607 Front Right O/S Axle Manual A2463307700
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Part no. 3420709
BMW X3 E83 Drive Shaft Rear Axle Left N/S Output Shaft 3417391
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Part no. A1663301300
Mercedes GLE C292 4matic 350d Coupe Front Driveshaft Right O/S A1663301300
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Part no. 7581018
Rear Driveshaft BMW F10 F11 N57 Axle Right O/S Shaft Diesel 7581018 D=31MM
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Part no. A1773309401
Mercedes W177 Front Driveshaft Drive Shaft Left N/S A1773309401
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Part no. 8643184
BMW X4 F98 G02 X3 F97 G01 Front Axle Drive Shaft Right O/S 8643184
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Part no. 8611936
Mini F55 F56 F57 Front Right Axle O/S Automatic Output Shaft Driveshaft 8611936
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Part no. 8681522
Mini F55 F56 Front Right Axle O/S Steptronic Output Shaft Driveshaft 8681522
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Part no. A1693706372
Mercedes W169 W245 Front Left Axle DriveShaft Automatic A1693706372
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Part no. 2256324
Ford Transit Custom Drive Shaft Front Left N/S Driveshaft Manual Gearbox 2256324
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Part no. 1K0407272JF
Audi S3 8P 2.0 TFSI CDLA Front Axle Driveshaft Drive Shaft Right O/S 1K0407272JF
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Part no. A2043501810
Mercedes W204 Diesel OM646 Rear Left Right Axle Output Drive Shaft A2043501810
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Part no. 7581028
BMW F10 F11 B47 N47N Rear Axle Right O/S Output Drive Shaft Driveshaft 7581028
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Part no. A2463301401
Driveshaft Mercedes GLA X156 OM651 Front Axle Left N/S Output Shaft A2463301401
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Part no. 6R0407761
VW Volkswagen Polo 6R Seat Ibiza 6J Front Axle Driveshaft Left N/S 6R0407761
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Part no. 1K0407272KF
Audi A3 8P 2.0 TDI Front Axle Drive Shaft Right O/S 1K0407272KF
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Part no. 8K0407271S
Audi A4 B8 Front Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S Drive Shaft 8K0407271S
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Part no. 7520205-1
BMW 5 6 7 E60 E63 E65 N62 N62N Left Right N/O/S Drive Output Shaft 7520205
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Part no. A1773505800
Mercedes W177 AMG Drive Shaft Rear Right O/S Axle Output Shaft A1773505800
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Part no. A2463302501
Driveshaft Mercedes W117 W176 W246 Front Left N/S Side Shaft A2463302501
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Part no. A4153600515
Mercedes Citan W415 OM607 Drive Shaft Front Axle Left N/S Manual A4153600415
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Part no. 5A2DFD2
Drive Shaft BMW F40 F45 Mini F54 F60 Front Right O/S Axle Output Shaft 5A2DFD2
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Part no. 7568737
Drive Shaft BMW E90 E91 E92 335i N54 Output Shaft Rear Left N/S 7566623
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Part no. 7L0407271E
Audi Q7 4L 3.0 TDI BUG Front Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S 7L0407271E
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Part no. 1K0407272CC
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Driveshaft Front Right Side O/S 1.6 TDI 1K0407272CC
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Part no. 8643375
Output Drive Shaft BMW F45 X1 F48 B47 B48 Front Axle Left N/S 8643375
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Part no. 5A2E041
Mini F55 F56 Front Axle Driveshaft Drive Shaft Left N/S 5A2E041
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Part no. 7622853
Bmw F20 F21 F30 Driveshaft Rear Left N/S Rear Axle D=30mm Automatic 7622853
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Part no. 8651061
BMW F20 F21 LCI 116i 118i B38 Manual Gearbox Drive Shaft Propshaft 8651061
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Part no. 80A407271E
Audi Q5 FY 80A 2.0 TFSI Petrol Driveshaft Front Left Right N/O/S 80A407271E
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Part no. 9806473
Drive Shaft Mini R60 R61 N47N Drive Output Shaft Front Right O/S 954MM 9806473
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Part no. 8J0407761A
Audi TT 8J Driveshaft Front Left N/S Axle Drive Shaft 8J0407761A
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Part no. 1K0407271JJ
Volkswagen Touran 1T 1.4 TSI DSG Driveshaft Front Left N/S 1K0407271JJ
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Part no. A6393502310-1
Mercedes Vito W639 Drive Shaft Rear Axle Output Manual Transmission A6393502310
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Part no. 7E0407272S
Volkswagen Transporter T5 2.0 TDI Front Axle Driveshaft Right O/S 7E0407272S
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Part no. A2113500556
Mercedes W211 OM646 Drive Shaft Rear Left Right Axle Shaft A2113500556
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Part no. 8482646
BMW F40 Driveshaft Output Drive Shaft Right O/S 8482646
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Part no. A4473503900
Mercedes W447 Rear Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S A4473503900
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Part no. 5Q0407271CQ-1
Audi S3 8V Volkswagen Golf Mk8 Front Drive Shaft Driveshaft Left N/S 5Q0407271CQ
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Part no. 1K0407272GM
Audi A3 8P Seat Leon Mk2 Driveshaft Front Right O/S Side Drive Shaft 1K0407272GM
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Part no. 1496580
Ford Transit Mk6 Mk7 Drive Shaft Left Side N/S Driveshaft 1496580
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Part no. 5Q0407272FG
Audi A3 8P 8V Front Driveshaft Drive Shaft Right O/S Side 5Q0407272FG
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Part no. A2463500710
Drive Shaft Mercedes W176 W246 Rear Right O/S Axle Driveshaft 4matic A2463500710
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Part no. A2033502610
Mercedes W203 Drive Output Shaft Rear Left Right N/O/S Axle Shaft A2033502610
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Part no. 7572431
BMW 5 6 7 E60 E63 E65 545i 650i 740i 750i Output Drive Shaft Driveshaft 7550025
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Part no. 7561797-1
BMW E90 N52 325i Left N/S Output Drive Shaft Automatic Transmission 7559091
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Part no. A1663303300
Mercedes GLE C292 350d 4matic Coupe Front Axle Driveshaft Left N/S A1663303300
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Part no. 7523625
BMW E63 E64 645i N62 Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft Automatic 7523625
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Part no. 7565313
BMW X5 Series E53 Front Axle Left N/S Drive Shaft Driveshaft 4WHL 7565313
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Part no. A1663301500
Mercedes W166 C292 Front Axle Drive Shaft Right O/S 4Matic Drive A1663301500
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Part no. 8R0501204D
Audi RS6 C7 Axle Driveshaft Rear Right O/S Drive Shaft 8R0501204D
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Part no. 2283665-1
BMW 3 Series E90 E92 M3 Propshaft Drive Shaft Driveshaft Dual-Clutch 2283665
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Part no. 8200452283
Renault Trafic Driveshaft Supporting Bracket Mount Holder Axle 8200452283
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Part no. A2463509500
Driveshaft Mercedes X117 4matic Rear Axle Left Output Shaft A2463509500
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Part no. A2033503256
Mercedes W203 Drive Output Shaft Rear Left Right Axle Shaft A2033503256
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Part no. A1773302701
Mercedes W177 Automatic Transmision DriveShaft Front Axle Left N/S A1773302701
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Part no. 8K0501203J
Drive Shaft Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Rear Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S 8K0501203J
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Part no. 7597693-1
Drive Shaft BMW F20 F30 F31 N47N Output Front Left N/S Axle 7597693
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Drive shafts – structure and function in the vehicle drivetrain
The importance and principle of operation of drive shafts in power transmission
Driveshafts are fundamental components of the drivetrain, responsible for transferring torque from the engine or transmission to the vehicle's wheels. Their reliability and precision are crucial for a smooth ride, safety, and durability of the entire drivetrain. At Global Parts, you'll find a wide selection of used car parts. , including drive shafts, fitted to BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini and others.
What role do drive shafts play?
Drive shafts are an essential link in the drivetrain and perform several key functions:
- Torque Transfer – Responsible for transferring energy from the engine or gearbox to the vehicle axles.
- Vibration damping – Thanks to joints and flexible connections, drive shafts minimize vibrations, which improves driving comfort.
- Providing flexibility – Joints and shafts allow for power transmission in various planes, adapting to the movement of the suspension and steering system. Drive shafts are made of durable materials such as hardened steel, ensuring their durability in extreme conditions. A driveshaft typically consists of steel tubes with a diameter of 50 to 100 mm, universal joints or CV joints, bearing supports, and mounting hardware. In vehicles such as the BMW E60 530d, BMW X3 E83 or the Mercedes Vito 639, multi-element shafts are also used, enabling power transmission over large distances between the gearbox and the drive axle. In delivery models, e.g., the VW LT 35, the shafts can reach lengths of over 2 meters, which requires precise balancing.
Why is it worth taking care of drive shafts?
Damaged or worn drive shafts can lead to serious problems such as:
- Noise and vibration – May indicate worn joints or improper shaft balance.
- Transmission problems – These can result in a loss of smooth driving or even drivetrain failure.
- Shortened lifespan of other components – Such as axles, transmissions or suspension. At Global Parts, we offer original used drive shafts that have been thoroughly tested for quality and durability. It's worth knowing that vibration intensity can often be related to rotational speed. For example:
- in the range of 40–60 km/h, vibrations may indicate wear of the joints,
- at 80–120 km/h they most often concern shaft imbalance. Such data helps diagnose problems more accurately and select the right replacement more quickly.
How to choose the right drive shaft?
When choosing a drive shaft, there are several key factors to consider:
- Vehicle-specific fit – Every drivetrain has its own unique requirements. At Global Parts, you'll find driveshafts perfectly matched to BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini , and more.
- Technical condition – Make sure the shaft is free from mechanical damage such as cracks or corrosion and that the joints operate smoothly.
- Balance and length – Proper shaft balance and dimensions are crucial for the proper operation of the drive system.
Table of sample shaft lengths and types for popular models
| Vehicle model | Shaft type | Number of elements | Approximate length |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW E60 530d | 2-piece shaft | 2 | approx. 1700–1800 mm |
| BMW X3 E83 | 2-piece shaft | 2 | approx. 1650 mm |
| Mercedes Vito 639 | 3-piece shaft | 3 | approx. 2200–2400 mm |
| VW LT 35 | 2-3 element shaft | 2–3 | up to 2600 mm |
Why choose used drive shafts?
Used car parts , such as drive shafts, are a practical solution that allows you to save money while maintaining high quality. By choosing used drive shafts, you benefit from:
- Lower costs – Used components are much cheaper than new ones, but offer equally high quality.
- Ecology – Recycling car parts supports environmental protection and reduces waste.
- A wide range – In our store you will find drive shafts for the most popular car brands. Dismantled driveshafts often come from fleet or service vehicles that have had their wear and tear components regularly replaced. As a result, many are in excellent technical condition and dimensional compliance with the original. This also applies to specialized models, such as the BMW E60 530d driveshaft, the BMW X3 E83 driveshaft, the Vito 639 driveshaft, or the VW LT 35 driveshaft .
How to take care of the drive shaft?
To ensure that the drive shaft functions reliably for a long time, it is worth following a few rules:
- Regularly check the condition of the joints and rubber boots to prevent them from wearing out.
- Monitor shaft balance, especially after replacing other drivetrain components.
- Keep joints properly lubricated according to the manufacturer's recommendations. If you need to replace your driveshaft, you'll find the right used car parts at Global Parts. that will restore full functionality to your vehicle.
Description of the control procedure
Regular checkups typically include:
- Evaluation of radial and axial play in joints.
- Checking the stiffness of the shaft support and rubber bearing.
- Assessment of the condition of the crosspieces and possible leaks.
- Balance measurement in a specialized machine ("G16" standard for automotive shafts).
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about drive shafts
FAQ (question - answer)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a drive shaft? | A driveshaft is a component of the drivetrain that transmits torque from the engine or gearbox to the drive axle or axle. |
| What is the difference between a single-element and a multi-element shaft? | A single-piece shaft is stiff and used in shorter vehicles, while multi-piece shafts (2-3 parts) allow operation at greater distances and variable angles. |
| What does VIN shaft compatibility mean? | It means matching in terms of length, type of joints and construction - thanks to the VIN number, a component is selected that is structurally identical to the factory one. |
| How to recognize drive shaft imbalance? | Most often after vibrations at higher speeds, especially in the range of 80–120 km/h. |
| Does the drive shaft from the BMW E60 530d fit other engine versions? | Typically not—they vary in length and pipe diameter. Each variant is selected individually. |
| Do the shafts for the Mercedes Vito 639 differ depending on the body length version? | Yes, the Long and Extra-Long versions use different shaft segment lengths and configurations. |
| Which models most often use 3-piece shafts? | Primarily commercial vehicles such as the Mercedes Vito 639 and VW LT 35. |
Summary: Drive Shafts at Global Parts Automotive Store
Driveshafts are key components of the drivetrain, contributing to smoothness, comfort, and safety. By maintaining their technical condition, you ensure your vehicle's reliability and longevity. The Global Parts automotive store invites you to browse our extensive selection of genuine used car parts . Whether you're looking for car parts for BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes, Mini , and more, you'll find them at competitive prices. We strive to ensure every customer finds the right parts for their car, and if you have any questions or concerns about selecting the right components, we're happy to help! Please contact us – we're here to help! For more information and interesting facts, visit our automotive blog .