VW Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Drive Shaft Front Axle Right O/S 2.0 TFSI 5Q0407272CG

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Drive Shaft Front Axle Right O/S 2.0 TFSI is an original VAG group component designed for the front axle on the passenger side. Thanks to its factory design, tailored for front-wheel drive, automatic transmission, and diesel engines, it ensures stable torque transmission and predictable handling of the drivetrain. This is a used OEM component that allows for a technically correct drivetrain repair without compromising on fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5Q0407272CG
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5Q0407272CG
• Substitutable numbers: 5Q0407272CG, 5Q0 407 272 CG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Fuel type: Diesel
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Part type: Driveshaft
• Category: Driveshafts

Purpose and drivetrain compatibility

The offered drive shaft is designed for operation on the front right axle in the VW Volkswagen Golf Mk7 with a diesel engine and automatic transmission. Its geometry, length, and mounting points are adapted to factory steering knuckles, hubs, and gearboxes, which allows for installation without modifications and maintains correct suspension geometry.

Selecting the correct drive shaft is crucial for eliminating vibrations, knocking, and uneven tire wear. Using an original component from the same design family as the factory part allows for maintaining the integrity of the entire drivetrain and reduces the risk of improper fitment often associated with generic aftermarket replacements.

Technical and functional characteristics

The drive shaft operates between the automatic transmission and the wheel hub, compensating for suspension movement and wheel steering. The joints used allow for:

• smooth torque transmission at full steering lock,
• compensation for vertical suspension movement without losing drivetrain rigidity,
• reduction of play and noise during acceleration and engine braking.

Thanks to its factory design, the shaft works with the Golf Mk7 drivetrain in a predictable manner, which translates into stable vehicle handling, correct operation of safety systems (ABS, ESP), and driving comfort at higher speeds.

Benefits of choosing an original used drive shaft

Compared to cheap aftermarket replacements, a used OEM VAG group component provides:

• factory fitment for a specific drivetrain configuration (Diesel + automatic + front right axle),
• preservation of original drivetrain operating parameters,
• lower risk of balancing issues and excessive vibrations.

This is a particularly beneficial solution for maintenance repairs where the priority is technically correct and cost-effective drivetrain restoration without the need to invest in a new, expensive component.

Integration with other Audi drive shaft components

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 drive shafts, check out the available parts in the Audi drive shafts category.

Technical support and drivetrain component selection

When replacing a drive shaft, it is worth paying attention to the symptoms of the entire drivetrain – from the gearbox and differential to the wheel hubs. Humming, whining, or jerking during acceleration may also indicate wear in other components. To better understand why original used drivetrain components are often more cost-effective than random replacements, read the article Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an uncertain replacement.