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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Volkswagen VW Passat B7 Front Axle Driveshaft Right O/S Petrol 5Q0407272BN

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Drive Shaft BMW X1 F48 Mini F60 B48C Output Shaft Front Left N/S Axle 8681529

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Mini R60 R61 Petrol Front Axle Output Drive Shaft Right O/S 9803446

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BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Diesel Drive Shaft Rear Axle Left N/S Output Shaft 7598041

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Part no. 8634242

Driveshaft BMW F20 F30 LCI B48 Rear Axle Output Shaft Right O/S D=27,6mm 8634242

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Drive Shaft BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Diesel Rear Axle Right Output Shaft 7598042

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Part no. A2513501410

Mercedes W251 Rear Axle Driveshaft Left N/S Drive Shaft A2513501410

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Part no. 1229204

BMW E46 Petrol Drive Shaft Rear Axle Left N/S Driveshaft Transmission 1229204

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Part no. 7619658

BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Drive Shaft Output Shaft Front Axle Right O/S L=910MM 8675014

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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. A2123502210

Mercedes W212 AMG Drive Shaft Rear Axle Left Right Output Shaft A2123502210

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Part no. A2043501610

Mercedes W204 Output Drive Shaft C63 AMG Rear Left Right Axle Shaft A2043501610

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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. A2463302401

Mercedes CLA C117 Petrol M270 Driveshaft Front Right O/S Inner Shaft

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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. 3M513B436NH

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

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Part no. 7566087

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

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Part no. 5Q0407272C

Drive Shaft Audi A3 8V VW Golf Mk7 1.4 TFSI Front Axle Right O/S 5Q0407272C

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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. 9425907

BMW X5 E70 XDrive 4Wheel Drive Shaft Transfer Box Drive Shaft Assy Front 9425907

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Part no. A2053503919

Mercedes W205 Drive Shaft Rear Axle Output Shaft OM651 Left N/S A2053503919

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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. 7511186

Driveshaft BMW E46 Rear Axle Right O/S Output Drive Shaft Petrol 7511186

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Part no. 7609352

BMW F20 F21 LCI F30 Output Drive Shaft Right O/S Driveshaft 7609352

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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. 8K0407451D

Audi A5 8T 3.0 TDI Quattro Front Axle Drive Shaft Left Right N/O/S 8K0407451D

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Part no. A2133502311

Mercedes X253 Axle Driveshaft Rear Left N/S Drive Shaft A2133502311

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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. A2133502411

Mercedes GLC X253 Axle Driveshaft Rear Right O/S Drive Shaft A2133502411

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Part no. A2213502010

Mercedes W212 Drive Shaft Rear Axle Left Right N/O/S Output Shaft A2213502010

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Part no. 3M513B437NH

Ford Focus MK2 C-Max 2.0 TDCi Shaft Front Left N/S Driveshaft 3M51-3B437-NH

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Part no. 8E0407271AT

Audi A4 B7 2.0 TDI BRE Diesel Engine Front Axle Driveshaft Left N/S 8E0407271AT

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Part no. 7524041

BMW X3 Series E83 Rear Axle Left N/S Output Drive Shaft Driveshaft 7524041

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Part no. A2463500610-1

Drive Shaft Mercedes C117 W176 W246 Rear Left N/S Axle Driveshaft A2463500610

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Part no. 8E0407272AT

Audi A4 B7 2.0 TDI BRE Diesel Engine Front Axle Driveshaft Right O/S 8E0407272AT

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Part no. 1229543

Propshaft BMW E46 316i 318i M43 Drive Prop Shaft Manual Transmission 1229543

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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. A2463301501

Mercedes X156 Driveshaft Drive Shaft Front Right O/S Diesel A2463301501

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Part no. A6082050001

Driveshaft Mount Mercedes W177 W247 OM608 Bracket Holder Support A6082050001

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Part no. 5N0407763D

VW Volkswagen Tiguan 5N 2.0 TDI CFFB Front Axle Driveshaft Left N/S 5N0407763D

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Part no. 2323888-1

Ford Transit Custom 2.0 Ecoblue Diesel Driveshaft Right O/S 2323888

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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. 8607271

Mini Cooper D F55 F56 B37 Drive Output Shaft Front Left Manual 8607271

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Part no. 1K0407272RB

Volkswagen Touran 1T Driveshaft Front Right O/S Side Drive Shaft 1K0407272RB

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Part no. 8200684227

Renault Master Mk2 Driveshaft Supporting Bracket Mount Front Axle 8200684227

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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. 7527028

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 Petrol Driveshaft Output Shaft Right O/S 7527028

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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. 5Q0407272BL

Audi A3 S3 8V Driveshaft Front Right O/S Side Drive Shaft 5Q0407272BL

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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. 7561797-1

BMW E90 N52 325i Left N/S Output Drive Shaft Automatic Transmission 7559091

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Part no. 397743031R

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

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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. 4G0407271A

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

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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. 1K0407271BJ

VW Golf 5 6 Driveshaft Axle Shaft Front Left N/S 1K0407271BJ

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Part no. 7614290

Rear Driveshaft BMW F10 F11 N47S1 Axle Right O/S Output Shaft Automatic 7614290

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Part no. 1K0407272PK

Volkswagen VW Touran 1T Front Driveshaft Drive Shaft Right O/S 1K0407272PK

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Part no. A2463309200

Drive Shaft Mercedes W176 W246 M270 Diesel Front Left N/S Axle A2463309200

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Part no. 1K0407272EN

VW Golf 5 6 Driveshaft Axle Shaft Front Right 1K0407272EN

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Part no. 5Q0407271BT

Volkswagen Golf CD1 Front Axle Drive Shaft Driveshaft Left N/S 5Q0407271BT

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Part no. A1773300902

Mercedes W177 AMG Drive Shaft Front Left N/S Axle Output Shaft A1773300902

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Part no. A2043501710-1

Mercedes W204 Petrol M271 Rear Drive Shaft Axle Left Right N/O/S A2043501710

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Drive Shaft BMW F45 X1 F48 xDrive Mini F54 F60 ALL4 Front Right O/S Axle 8611938

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BMW 3 E90 N52 325i Left N/S Output Drive Shaft Automatic Transmission 7559091

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Part no. 0B4409355C

Audi A6 C7 2.0 TDI CGLC Diesel Gearbox Flange Shift Manual Left N/S 0B4409355C

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Part no. 7527322

BMW E60 E61 N52 M54 Output Drive Shaft Driveshaft LK=86MM D=31MM 7521131

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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. 6691-3K305-AD

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

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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. A2113500556

Mercedes W211 OM646 Drive Shaft Rear Left Right Axle Shaft A2113500556

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Part no. A4473305400

Mercedes Vito W447 OM622 Front Axle Driveshaft Right O/S Drive Shaft A4473305400

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Part no. A1633500210

Mercedes W163 Rear Axle Output Drive Shaft A1633500210

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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. 5A2E055

Drive Shaft BMW F45 Driveshaft Output Shaft Left N/S 5A2E055

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Part no. A2463301701

Mercedes W176 W246 OM651 Front Drive Shaft Output Shaft Right O/S A2463303200

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Part no. 8664629

Drive Shaft BMW G30 G31 530d Diesel B57 Rear Axle Output Shaft Left N/S 8664629

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Part no. 9680482880

Peugeot 308 3008 2.0 HDI Diesel Driveshaft Bracket Mount Axle Holder 9680482880

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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. 1496579

Ford Transit 85 2.2 TDCI Front Axle Drive Shaft Right O/S 1496579

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Part no. A1693706372

Mercedes W169 W245 Front Left Axle DriveShaft Automatic A1693706372

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Part no. 8E0501203K

Audi A4 B7 Driveshaft Rear Axle Right O/S Drive Shaft 8E0501203K

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Part no. A6393502310

Mercedes Vito W639 Rear Axle Output Drive Shaft Manual Transmission A6393502310

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Part no. 7553945

BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Output Drive Shaft Left N/S Front Axle 670MM 7553945

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