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.

Drive shafts

At 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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Drive Shaft BMW F01 F12 N63 550i 650i Rear Axle Left N/S Output Shaft 7566087

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Part no. 397743031R

Renault Trafic III Drive Shaft Supporting Bracket Mount Holder Axle 397743031R

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Part no. 8200974845

Driveshaft Bracket Renault Scenic III 1.5 dCi Right Support Mount 8200974845

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Part no. 7566088

Drive Shaft BMW F01 F12 N63 550i 650i Rear Axle Right O/S Output Shaft 7566088

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Part no. 1J0407271QG

Volkswagen VW New Beetle Drive Shaft Front Left N/S Petrol 1J0407271QG

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Part no. 3272LW

Drive Shaft Citroen Berlingo Peugeot Partner Front Axle Left N/S Output 3272LW

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Part no. A1773309700-1

Drive Shaft Mercedes W177 W247 M282 Front Right O/S Axle Driveshaft A1773309700

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Part no. A2463301301

Mercedes W213 Front Axle Drive Shaft Right O/S OM654 Diesel A2463301301

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Part no. A1773309000

Drive Shaft Mercedes W117 W247 Front Left N/S Axle Driveshaft A1773309000

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Part no. A2463309700

Driveshaft Mercedes GLA X156 OM651 Front Axle Right O/S Output Shaft A2463309700

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Part no. 1K0407272SP

Drive Shaft Audi A3 8V 1.6 TDI Front Right O/S Driveshaft Shaft 1K0407272SP

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Part no. 8664042

Drive Shaft BMW G30 G31 Rear Axle Right O/S Output Shaft Driveshaft 8664046

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Part no. A2023505610

Mercedes W202 Rear Axle Driveshaft Left Right N/O/S Drive Shaft A2023505610

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Part no. 5Q0407272DS

Audi A3 8V VW Scirocco Mk3 Front Drive Shaft Right O/S 2.0 TFSI 5Q0407272DS

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Part no. A9103303700

Mercedes W910 Driveshaft Front Right O/S Shaft A9103303700

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Part no. 8482646-1

BMW F39 F40 F45 F46 F48 LCI Front Axle Output Driveshaft Right O/S 8482646

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Part no. A1643302001

Mercedes X164 Drive Shaft Front Left N/S Axle Drive Half Shaft A1643302001

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Part no. A1643302101

Mercedes X164 Drive Shaft Front Right O/S Axle Drive Half Shaft A1643302101

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Part no. 3M513B436NH

Ford Focus MK2 C-Max 2.0 TDCi Driveshaft Front Right O/S Shaft 3M513B436NH

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Part no. A6393501810

Mercedes Viano W639 Rear Axle Output Drive Shaft Left Right N/O/S A6393501810

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Part no. A1643500610

Mercedes X164 Drive Shaft Rear Right O/S Axle Drive Half Shaft A1643500610

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Part no. 1J0407272NN

Volkswagen VW New Beetle Drive Shaft Front Right O/S Petrol 1J0407272NN

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Part no. 4M0407720E

Audi A6 C8 Heat Shield Drive Shaft Front Right O/S Driveshaft Cover 4M0407720E

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Part no. 6691-3K305-AD

Volvo S40 Ford Mondeo Kuga 2.0 Diesel Driveshaft Bracket Mount 6691-3K305-AD

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Part no. 0AA409271B

Audi Q7 4L Differential Shaft Left N/S Flanged Shaft 3.0 TDI Quattro 0AA409271B

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Part no. 7511185

Driveshaft BMW E46 Rear Axle Left N/S Output Drive Shaft Petrol 7511185

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Part no. 5A2E038

Driveshaft Mini F55 Front Right O/S Automatic Gearbox Output Shaft 5A2E038

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Part no. 8639519

Output Drive Shaft BMW G11 G12 B57 Diesel xDrive Front Axle Left N/S 8639519

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Part no. 8681524

BMW 1 X1 Series F40 F48 Mini F55 F56 F57 Right O/S Output Drive Shaft 8681524

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Part no. 9681090780

Citroen C4 DS4 DS5 Diesel 1.6 HDI Driveshaft Bracket Mount Support 9681090780

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Part no. A1663301401

Driveshaft Mercedes ML W166 4matic Front Left Output Shaft A1663301401

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Part no. 6C113B437BE

Ford Transit MK7 2.2 TDCi Drive Shaft Front Left N/S Driveshaft 6C113B437BE

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Part no. 4G0407271A

Audi A6 C7 Driveshaft Front Right O/S Side Drive Shaft 4G0407271A

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Part no. A2053507001

Driveshaft Mercedes W205 Petrol M274 Rear Right O/S Output Shaft A2053507001

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Part no. 02D525355B

Audi TT 8J A3 8P Skoda Yeti 5L Rear Axle Flanged Shaft Left N/S 02D525355B

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Part no. 02D525356

Audi TT 8J A3 8P Skoda Yeti 5L Rear Axle Flanged Shaft Right O/S 02D525356DB

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Part no. A1773309900

Mercedes C118 Front Axle Driveshaft Right O/S Side Drive Shaft A1773300700

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Part no. 2821653

Ford Transit Custom Front Axle Drive Shaft Driveshaft Right O/S GK213B436CC

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Part no. A9063502910

Mercedes Sprinter W906 Rear Axle Driveshaft Right O/S Drive Shaft A9063502910

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Part no. 8W0407271M

Audi A4 B9 8W 2.0 TFSI DMSB Driveshaft Front Axle Left Right N/O/S 8E0407272AT

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Part no. 7628252-1

Drive Shaft BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F34 F36 Driveshaft Output Rear Right O/S 7628252

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Part no. 6QE407271H

Volkswagen VW Fox 5Z Drive Shaft Driveshaft Front Left N/S 6QE407271H

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Part no. 6QE407272H

Volkswagen VW Fox 5Z Drive Shaft Driveshaft Front Right O/S 6QE407272H

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Part no. 80A501203H

Audi Q5 FY Rear Axle Driveshaft Drive Shaft Left N/S 40 TDI 80A501203H

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Part no. A2213501810

Mercedes W221 Diesel Rear Left Right N/O/S Axle Output Drive Shaft A2213501810

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Part no. AV61-3K305-FA-1

Ford S-Max Driveshaft Bracket Mount Drive Shaft Support Bearing AV61-3K305-FA

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Part no. A2533307900-1

Mercedes GLC X253 Driveshaft Drive Shaft Front Axle Left N/S A2533307900

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Part no. 7646906

Bearing Bracket BMW X1 F48 Mini F54 Intermediate Shaft Automatic Gearbox 7646906

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Part no. 7505004-2

BMW X5 Series E53 Front Axle Right O/S Output Shaft Part Petrol 7505004

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