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.
Make
Category
Subcategory
Condition
In Stock
Price
-15%
Part no. 1K0407272NJ
Audi A3 8P 2.0 TDI BMN Diesel Front Driveshaft Right O/S 1K0407272NJ
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 7L0501201B
Volkswagen Touareg 7L Driveshaft Rear Left Right N/O/S Drive Shaft 7L0501201B
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 1K0501203F
Audi Q3 8U Quattro Drive Shaft Rear Left N/S Driveshaft Diesel 1K0501203F
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1773300902
Mercedes W177 AMG Drive Shaft Front Left N/S Axle Output Shaft A1773300902
€403.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 8K0501203C
Audi A5 8T Rear Axle Drive Shaft Left Right N/O/S 8K0501203C
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8639466
BMW G11 Diesel B57 Drive Shaft Rear Axle Right O/S Output Shaft 8639466
Promo price
€56.95
€48.41
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 9813712
Mini Countryman R60 ALL4 Driveshaft Output Shaft Front Right O/S Manual 9813712
Promo price
€61.95
€37.17
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 5Q0407272C
Drive Shaft Audi A3 8V VW Golf Mk7 1.4 TFSI Front Axle Right O/S 5Q0407272C
Promo price
€51.95
€31.17
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8643362
Mini F55 F56 F57 Front Right Axle O/S Output Drive Shaft Driveshaft 8643362
Promo price
€113.95
€96.86
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8605467-1
Mini Cooper S D R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 Driveshaft Output Shaft Front Left N/S
Promo price
€37.95
€32.26
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8E0501203T
Audi S4 B7 8E Quattro Driveshaft K3T Rear Axle Left Right N/O/S 8E0501203T
Promo price
€56.95
€48.41
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 7646867
BMW F45 X1 F48 xDrive Output Drive Shaft Rear Axle Left Drive Shaft 7646867
Promo price
€134.95
€114.71
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 7609352
BMW F20 F21 LCI F30 Output Drive Shaft Right O/S Driveshaft 7609352
Promo price
€47.95
€28.77
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 7L6501201D
VW Touareg 7L 2.5 TDI Rear Axle Drive Left Right N/O/S Prop Shaft 7L6501201D
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2133502311
Mercedes X253 Axle Driveshaft Rear Left N/S Drive Shaft A2133502311
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5Q0407721B
Audi A3 8V Skoda Octavia Mk3 Heat Shield Front Right O/S Drive Shaft 5Q0407721B
€23.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2463500610-1
Drive Shaft Mercedes C117 W176 W246 Rear Left N/S Axle Driveshaft A2463500610
Promo price
€85.95
€73.06
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2043504010
Mercedes W204 W207 Rear Driveshaft OM651 Axle Shaft Left Right N/O/S A2043504010
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 7637444
Drive Shaft BMW F30 F31 328i N20 Rear Axle Right O/S Output Driveshaft 7637444
Promo price
€89.95
€53.97
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. A2463301701
Mercedes W176 W246 OM651 Front Drive Shaft Output Shaft Right O/S A2463303200
Promo price
€85.95
€51.57
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2053503919
Mercedes W205 Drive Shaft Rear Axle Output Shaft OM651 Left N/S A2053503919
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. A2213502010
Mercedes W212 Drive Shaft Rear Axle Left Right N/O/S Output Shaft A2213502010
Promo price
€56.95
€34.17
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 5N0407764L
Volkswagen Tiguan 5N Driveshaft Front Right O/S Side Drive Shaft 5N0407764L
Promo price
€80.95
€68.81
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. A1663501010
Driveshaft Mercedes ML W166 Rear Left Right N/O/S Output Shaft A1663501010
Promo price
€89.95
€53.97
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5Q0407721
Audi A3 8V Heat Shield Front Right O/S Drive Shaft Panel Cover 5Q0407721
€23.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. A2133502611-1
Mercedes W213 Drive Shaft Rear Axle Right O/S Output Shaft OM654 A2133502611
Promo price
€56.95
€34.17
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 7500917
BMW X5 E53 Rear Output Drive Shaft Driveshaft Axle 7500917 7500916
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2463301501
Mercedes X156 Driveshaft Drive Shaft Front Right O/S Diesel A2463301501
Promo price
€113.95
€96.86
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8643361-1
Driveshaft Output Mini F56 F55 F57 Front Axle Left N/S Drive Shaft 8643361
Promo price
€94.95
€80.71
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5Q0407271AQ
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 GTD Front Axle Driveshaft Left N/S 2.0TDI Manual 5Q0407271AQ
€42.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-10%
Part no. 7614658
BMW F01 F07 530d 730d N57 Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft Propshaft 7591610 1702MM
Promo price
€137.95
€124.16
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-10%
Part no. 9806353
Mini R60 R61 Cooper S N18 ALL4 Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft 9806353
Promo price
€189.95
€170.96
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6R0407761F
Seat Ibiza Mk4 6J Front Axle Drive Shaft 6 Speed Manual Left N/S 6R0407761F
€94.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 4E0501203D
Audi S8 D3 A8 4E Quattro Driveshaft Rear Right Left N/O/S Shaft 4E0501203D
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 7516065
BMW X3 E83 M54 Front Differential Support Braket 7516065
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 7628251
Drive Shaft BMW F20 F30 F31 N13 Output Shaft Rear Axle Left N/S D=25MM 7628251
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7529914
BMW X3 E83 Rear Axle Right O/S Output Drive Shaft Driveshaft 7524044
€51.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2213504010
Mercedes W221 Drive Shaft Diesel Rear Left Right Output Shaft A2213504010
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 5A2E041
Mini F55 F56 Front Axle Driveshaft Drive Shaft Left N/S 5A2E041
Promo price
€341.95
€205.17
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2213501910
Mercedes W212 W221 Diesel Rear Left Right Axle Output Drive Shaft A2213501910
Promo price
€47.95
€40.76
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 4F0501203
Audi A6 C6 Quattro Driveshaft Rear Right Left N/O/S Shaft 4F0501203
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8645453
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Petrol Engine Balance Shaft Gear 8645453
€61.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 7L8501201
Audi Q7 4L 3.0 TDI BUG Rear Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S 7L8501201
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8605184
BMW F20 LCI 118d F22 218d B47 Manual Gearbox Drive Shaft Propshaft 8605184
Promo price
€47.95
€40.76
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 9806466
Output Drive Shaft Mini Countryman R60 R61 Front Axle Right O/S 9803446
Promo price
€42.95
€25.77
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. A2053500009
Mercedes S205 Rear Axle Drive Half Shaft Left N/S A2053500009
Promo price
€51.95
€31.17
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 5N0407720B
Heat Shield Volkswagen VW Tiguan 5N Drive Shaft Panel Right O/S 5N0407720B
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 1K0407271HM
VW Volkswagen Golf 1K 2.0 TDI BMN Front Axle Driveshaft Left N/S 1K0407271HM
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-10%
Part no. 7600185
Propshaft BMW F30 F31 F32 xDrive Drive Prop Shaft L=1330MM 7600185
Promo price
€56.95
€51.26
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. A2133505401
Rear Drive Shaft Mercedes W213 S213 Axle Left N/S Output Driveshaft A2133505401
Promo price
€218.95
€131.37
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 7605486
BMW X1 Series E84 Rear Axle Right O/S Output Drive Shaft Driveshaft 4608776
Promo price
€75.95
€45.57
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1K0407271JJ
Volkswagen Touran 1T 1.4 TSI DSG Driveshaft Front Left N/S 1K0407271JJ
€37.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 7605485
BMW X1 Series E84 Rear Axle Left N/S Output Drive Shaft Driveshaft 7591595
Promo price
€75.95
€64.56
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 8K0501203N
Audi A5 S5 8T 3.0 Rear Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S Drive Shaft 8K0501203N
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1K0407272PK
Volkswagen VW Touran 1T Driveshaft Front Right O/S Side Drive Shaft 1K0407272PK
€56.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5Q0407271BR
Seat Leon Mk3 FR Audi A3 8V Petrol Front Axle Drive Shaft Left N/S 5Q0407271BR
€51.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. A2213503010
Mercredes W221 M275 Petrol Rear Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S A2213503010
Promo price
€251.95
€151.17
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 9806470
MINI Cooper One D R60 R61 Driveshaft Output Shaft Front Right O/S 976MM 9806470
Promo price
€142.95
€85.77
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2463302000
Mercedes W176 W246 Automatic Gearbox Differential A2463302000 A2463708101
Promo price
€142.95
€121.51
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 7572424
BMW E60 E61 Output Drive Shaft Driveshaft LK=86MM D=27MM 7550021
Promo price
€51.95
€44.16
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2462603200
Mercedes W176 W246 Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft A2462603200 A2463708101
Promo price
€165.95
€141.06
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8K0407271AK
Audi A5 8T 3.0 TDI Driveshaft Front Left Right N/O/S 8K0407271AK
Promo price
€47.95
€40.76
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2462603000
Mercedes W176 W246 Automatic Gearbox Power Output Shaft A2462603000 A2463708101
Promo price
€189.95
€161.46
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A1773301002
Mercedes W177 AMG Drive Shaft Front Right O/S Axle Output Shaft A1773301002
Promo price
€455.95
€387.56
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7527028
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 Petrol Driveshaft Output Shaft Right O/S 7527028
€51.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 1496580
Ford Transit Mk6 Mk7 Drive Shaft Left Side N/S Driveshaft 1496580
Promo price
€56.95
€48.41
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2462606720
Mercedes W176 W246 Automatic Gearbox Power Output Shaft A2462606720 A2463708101
Promo price
€189.95
€161.46
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. A2053502009
Mercedes W205 OM651 Diesel Rear Axle Driveshaft Right O/S A2053502009
Promo price
€80.95
€48.57
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1643302301
Mercedes W164 Driveshaft Drive Shaft Front Left N/S Axle A1643302301
€66.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8R0501203C
Audi Q5 8R Axle Driveshaft Rear Left N/S Drive Shaft 8R0501203C
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 8K0501203K
Audi A4 B8 Driveshaft Rear Axle Right O/S Drive Shaft 8K0501203K
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2043501710
Mercedes W204 Petrol M271 Rear Axle Drive Shaft Left Right N/O/S A2043501710
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 80A501203E
Audi SQ5 FY Rear Engine Driveshaft Drive Shaft Left Right N/O/S 80A501203E
Promo price
€56.95
€34.17
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8K0407271Q
Audi A4 B8 Front Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S Drive Shaft 8K0407271Q
Promo price
€61.95
€52.66
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2043501810
Mercedes W204 Diesel OM646 Rear Left Right Axle Output Drive Shaft A2043501810
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A1643501510
Mercedes W164 AMG Rear Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S Drive Shaft A1643501510
Promo price
€113.95
€96.86
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 1K0501203D
Audi TT 8J A3 8P Q3 8U Drive Shaft Driveshaft Rear Left N/S 1K0501203D
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 0B6409355A
Audi A6 C7 A7 4G Front Axle Drive Shaft Left N/S Quattro Automatic 0B6409355A
Promo price
€113.95
€68.37
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8680348
Driveshaft BMW F20 F21 F30 F32 LCI B48 Axle Output Shaft Rear Right O/S 8680348
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. A4473305300
Mercedes Vito W447 OM622 Drive Shaft Front Left Axle Driveshaft A4473305300
Promo price
€113.95
€68.37
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-10%
Part no. 8693394
BMW F01 F07 530d 730d N57 Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft Propshaft 7631361 1703MM
Promo price
€161.95
€145.76
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1K0407272JF
Audi S3 8P 2.0 TFSI CDLA Front Axle Driveshaft Drive Shaft Right O/S 1K0407272JF
€32.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 1K0407272GM
Audi A3 8P Seat Leon Mk2 Driveshaft Front Right O/S Side Drive Shaft 1K0407272GM
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5Q0407272E
Audi A3 8V 2.0 TDI CRLB Diesel Front Axle Drive Shaft Right O/S 5Q0407272E
Product currently unavailable
-40%
Part no. A2133504600
Mercedes W213 Driveshaft Output Shaft Rear Left Right N/O/S OM654 A2133504600
Promo price
€42.95
€25.77
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 8679838
Drive Shaft BMW F40 xDrive Mini F60 ALL4 B48E Rear Axle Output Shaft 8679838
Promo price
€80.95
€48.57
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 7581022
Rear Driveshaft BMW F10 F11 N20 N47N N55 N57 Axle Right O/S Shaft 7581022 D=31MM
Promo price
€56.95
€34.17
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 5Q0501204C
Audi Q2 GA 2.0 TDI Quattro Rear Axle Driveshaft Right O/S 5Q0501204C
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8K0501203L
Audi S5 8T 4.2 FSI CAUA Rear Axle Driveshaft Left N/S Passenger Side 8K0501203L
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 2284116
Rear Driveshaft BMW F10 M5 F12 F13 M6 Axle Right O/S Shaft 2284116 D=40MM
Promo price
€75.95
€45.57
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 8K0501204L
Audi S5 8T 4.2 FSI Driveshaft Rear Axle Right O/S Drive Shaft 8K0501204L
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 7598781
Propshaft BMW F20 F21 118dX 120dX xDrive N47N Manual Gearbox Prop Shaft 7598781
Promo price
€113.95
€96.86
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1K0407271EE
Drive Shaft Audi A3 8P Volkswagen Golf 5 6 Front Left N/S Driveshaft 1K0407271EE
Product currently unavailable
-15%
Part no. 5Q0501203C
Audi TT FV Quattro Drive Shaft Rear Axle Left N/S Driveshaft 5Q0501203C
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 9813715
Mini Countryman R60 ALL4 Front Axle Right O/S Output Shaft 9803455 9809176
Promo price
€42.95
€25.77
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 7597693
Drive Shaft BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F36 Output Left N/S Front Axle 7597693
Promo price
€123.95
€105.36
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 7L8501201B
Audi Q7 4L Driveshaft Rear Axle Left Right N/O/S Drive Shaft 7L8501201B
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2513500110
Mercedes V251 Drive Shaft Rear Axle Left N/S Driveshaft Transmission A2513500110
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 3D0501713B
Volkswagen Phaeton 3D Rear Heat Shield Drive Shaft Panel Cover Guard 3D0501713B
€23.95
Free delivery - Fri, Jan 02
If paid before 14:00
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 .