What is a cardan joint?

A cardan joint is a component of the drive system that enables the transfer of torque between shafts set at a variable angle.

What are universal joints?

This is a classic type of cardan joint based on a cross and needle bearings, mainly used in drive shafts.

Where is the universal joint located in a car?

Most often, it is an element of the drive shaft connecting the gearbox to the differential.

Are cardan joints only found in 4x4 vehicles?

No, they are also used in rear-wheel drive cars and in selected designs with other drive configurations.

What determines cardan joint compatibility?

On the vehicle model, engine version, drive type and drive shaft parameters.

Does the cardan joint affect driving comfort?

Yes, it is responsible for smooth and stable power transmission, especially with changing shaft angles.

Can I choose a cardan joint based on the car model?

Yes, this is the basic selection method, which in practice also takes into account the drive type and engine version.

Cardan joints and parts

At Global Parts, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including universal joints and parts for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, and others. The universal joints and parts we offer are quality-controlled, ensuring you receive a top-quality product.

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Part no. 7589801

Propshaft BMW F25 F26 Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft L=1319MM 7589801

€85.95

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Part no. A2054109601

Mercedes W205 Propshaft Automatic Gearbox Drive Prop Shaft A2054109601

€89.95

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Part no. A2224110115

Mercedes W222 Joint Disc Propshaft Universal Joint Rubber Wheel A2224110115

€47.95

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Part no. 7632655

BMW F34 Propshaft Automatic Transmission Prop Shaft 328i N20 7632655

€237.95

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Part no. A2214102416

Mercedes W221 Propshaft M272 Drive Prop Shaft Automatic Transmission A2214102416

€336.95

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Part no. A2054106102

Mercedes W205 OM651 Drive Propshaft Prop Shaft Diesel Automatic A2054106102

€113.95

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Part no. 8679007

BMW F30 LCI 330e Hybrid Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft Propshaft 8679007

€170.95

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Propshaft BMW F10 535d N57S N57Z Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft L=1603MM 7631348

€165.95

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Part no. 8689359

BMW F40 Propshaft Drive Prop Shaft L=2170MM M135iX xDrive 8689359

€218.95

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Part no. 7609361

BMW F30 F31 F32 320i 420i N20 Petrol Manual Drive Shaft Propshaft 7609361

€85.95

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Part no. 95542101000

Porsche Cayenne 9PA Propshaft Joint Rear 4.5 V8 Turbo 95542102010

€23.95

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Part no. 7623744

BMW F30 F31 Propshaft Manual Transmission Drive Prop Shaft 316d N47N 7623744

€284.95

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Part no. 8651301

BMW F30 F32 330dX 335dX 430dX 435dX N57N N57Z xDrive Shaft Propshaft 8651301

€94.95

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Part no. 7564398

BMW E70 E71 Prop Drive Shaft Propshaft Automatic 7564398

€142.95

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Part no. A2464100000

Mercedes W176 4Matic Propshaft Shaft OM651 Automatic Transmission A2464100000

€284.95

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Part no. 7573574

Prop Shaft BMW E60 E61 520i 523i 525i Drive Propshaft Automatic Gearbox 7522030

€61.95

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Porsche Cayenne 92A VW Touareg 7P Propshaft Rear Prop Shaft 3.0 TDI 7P0521102P

€132.95

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Part no. 8642910

Propshaft BMW F30 F32 F36 xDrive Transmission Prop Drive Shaft 8642910

€170.95

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Part no. A1714102906

Propshaft Drive Shaft Mercedes SLK R171 M271 Automatic Transmission A1714102906

€56.95

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Part no. A2044105106

Mercedes W204 Propshaft Drive Shaft Petrol Automatic Transmission A2044100406

€80.95

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Part no. A9064110040

Mercedes W906 W907 Propshaft Bracket Holder Prop Drive Shaft Mount A9064110040

€28.95

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Part no. A9074101501

Mercedes Sprinter W907 Propshaft Drive Shaft Automatic Transmission A9074101501

€332.95

Free delivery: Feb 11 – 13

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Part no. 7P0521101G

Porsche Cayenne 92A VW Touareg 7P Propshaft Front Prop Shaft 3.0 TDI 7P0521101G

€66.95

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Part no. A2034101316

Mercedes W203 W209 Drive Propshaft M272 Petrol Prop Shaft Automatic A2034101316

€165.95

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Part no. A2044102316

Mercedes W204 Propshaft Drive Prop Shaft Transmission A2044102316

€170.95

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Part no. 7637025

BMW 1 Series F20 F21 Petrol N13 Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft Manual Transmission

€47.95

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Part no. A2054100402

Mercedes W205 Propshaft Automatic Gearbox Drive Prop Shaft A2054100402

€113.95

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Part no. A1724101906

Propshaft Drive Shaft Mercedes SLK R172 M271 Automatic Transmission A1724101906

€189.95

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Part no. 7610622

BMW X1 E84 20i N20 sDrive Prop Drive Shaft Propshaft Petrol 7610622

€360.95

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Part no. 7621287

BMW F10 F11 520d N47N Drive Prop Shaft Manual Gearbox 7621287 L=1671MM

€61.95

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Part no. A1714110015

Mercedes SLK R171 Propshaft Universal Joint Disc Rubber A1714110015

€28.95

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Part no. 5N0521101M

Audi Q3 8U Volkswagen Tiguan Propshaft Drive Shaft Transmission 5N0521101M

€284.95

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Part no. A2034109906

Mercedes W203 C209 Drive Propshaft OM646 Diesel Prop Shaft Automatic A2034109906

€66.95

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Part no. A1664100501

Mercedes ML W166 GL X166 M157 M278 V8 Petrol Front Axle Propshaft A1664100501

€113.95

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Part no. A4474110000

Mercedes Vito W447 Propshaft Bracket Holder Prop Drive Shaft Mount A4474110000

€23.95

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Part no. 7600041

Propshaft BMW F30 F32 328i 428i N20 Manual Transmission Prop Drive Shaft 7600041

€165.95

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Part no. 7626353

BMW F30 F31 F32 320iX 328iX 420iX Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft Automatic 7626353

€94.95

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Part no. 7589802

BMW X3 F25 20dX N47N B47 xDrive Propshaft Drive Shaft Rear 7589802

€203.95

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Part no. 7631350

Propshaft BMW F12 F13 640d N57Z Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft L=1490MM 7631350

€170.95

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Part no. 8641835

BMW 1 Series F20 F21 LCI 114d 116d B47 Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft Manual

€94.95

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Part no. 0D5301307

Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 A6 C8 Propshaft Prop Shaft Joint Disc Donut Coupling 0D5301307

€23.95

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Part no. A9064104801

Mercedes Sprinter W906 Propshaft Drive Shaft Manual Transmission A9064104801

€165.95

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Part no. A2114110115

Mercedes R172 Prop shaft Joint Disc Rear Rubber A2114110115

€42.95

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Part no. A2534109701

Mercedes X253 OM654 Diesel Drive Propshaft Prop Shaft Automatic A2534109701

€237.95

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Part no. A2054100302

Mercedes W205 OM651 Diesel Drive Propshaft Prop Shaft Automatic A2054100302

€170.95

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Part no. A9064102001-1

Mercedes Sprinter W906 Propshaft Drive Shaft Manual Transmission A9064102001

€113.95

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Part no. 7614663

BMW F10 Propshaft Automatic Gearbox Drive Prop Shaft 520d N47N L=1633MM 7563154

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Propshaft BMW F87 M2 N55 Prop Drive Shaft L=1351MM 8047169

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BMW F30 F31 318d N47N Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft Manual 7600183

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BMW 1 Series E81 E87 LCI Manual Drive Prop Shaft 120d N47 Diesel 7565290

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Propshaft Mercedes CLA X117 C117 4matic Automatic Gearbox Propshaft A1764100100

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BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 N52 325i Propshaft Drive Shaft Manual Gearbox Petrol

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Propshaft BMW E81 E87 LCI Drive Prop Shaft 123d N47S Diesel Automatic 7565294

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BMW F10 F11 LCI 518d 520d N47N B47 Drive Prop Shaft Automatic Gearbox 8648854

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BMW 1 E81 E82 E87 N46 Drive Shaft Propshaft Automatic Gearbox 7526116

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Part no. 7589803

Propshaft BMW X3 F25 xDrive Prop Drive Shaft Rear 30dX 35dX N57N N57Z 7589803

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BMW F20 F22 118dX 120dX Diesel Manual Gearbox Drive Shaft Propshaft 8651309

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Part no. 7558504

Drive Shaft BMW E90 E91 E92 335i N54 Automatic Driveshaft Propshaft 7558504

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BMW X3 E83 LCI 1.8d 2.0d N47 Rear Drive Shaft Prop Shaft Propshaft 7577059

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BMW E90 E91 330d M57N2 Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft Propshaft 7527368

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Mercedes Vito W639 Propshaft Drive Shaft Automatic Transmission A6394108406

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BMW Z4 E85 2.5i 3.0i M54 Automatic Drive Shaft Prop Shaft Propshaft 7514471

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BMW E81 E82 E87 E90 E91 E92 Propshaft Coupling Donut 7527392

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Part no. 7572905

Propshaft BMW E90 E91 E92 Manual Prop Shaft Diesel N47 320D 7572905

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Mercedes W211 OM642 Propshaft Drive Shaft Transmission Automatic A2114102316

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Mercedes W221 Propshaft OM642 CDI Drive Prop Shaft A2214107106

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Prop Shaft BMW E81 E82 E87 E87 LCI E88 Manual Gearbox Propshaft 7537311

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Propshaft Mercedes W204 C63 AMG M156 Prop Drive Shaft A2044101300

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Propshaft Mercedes W204 C250 CDI OM651 Drive Prop Shaft Manual A2044101816

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Mercedes W212 E250 CDI Diesel OM651 Propshaft Propeller Shaft Drive A2124102016

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Mercedes ML W163 Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft Automatic A1634101202

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Mercedes GL X164 OM629 Drive Propshaft Prop Shaft Automatic A1644102902

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Part no. 8T0521101D

Audi S5 8T Propshaft Drive Shaft Dual Clutch Transmission Gearbox 8T0521101D

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Propshaft Mercedes ML350 W166 Diesel OM642 4matic Automatic Transmission

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BMW 1 2 Series F20 F22 116d 118d 218d N47N Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft Automatic

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Part no. A2044101416

Propshaft Mercedes W204 C207 Drive Prop Shaft Transmission Automatic A2044101416

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Part no. A1664100601

Propshaft Mercedes ML W166 4matic Transfer Case Differential Shaft A1664100601

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Mercedes W204 Propshaft Drive Shaft Propeller Shaft A2044106701

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BMW F30 F32 Propshaft Automatic Transmission Drive Prop Shaft B47 B48 8605231

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BMW X3 F25 Rear Propshaft xDrive Prop Drive Shaft N47N N55 B47 7612791

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Mercedes C207 Propshaft Drive Shaft Automatic Transmission A2044102916

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BMW 7 Series E65 735i 740i 745i 750i N62 Automatic Gearbox Prop Shaft Propshaft

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Mercedes Vito W639 Drive Shaft Propshaft Manual Transmission A6394103206

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML W164 Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft 4-Matic A1644103102

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BMW X3 E83 2.5si 3.0si Petrol N52N Rear Drive Shaft Prop Shaft Propshaft 7564740

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Mercedes W211 OM642 Propshaft Drive Shaft Automatic Transmission A2114108906

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BMW F01 F07 Propshaft Prop Drive Shaft Automatic 535d 740d N57S 7591612

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Audi Q5 FY Automatic Rear Propshaft Central Transmission 80A521101A

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Propshaft BMW F20 F21 F22 M135i M235i Drive Prop Shaft Automatic 7638488

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BMW E90 E91 320i N46 Manual Drive Shaft Propshaft 7565103

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BMW 5 Series E60 E61 525i 530i M54 N52 N53 Automatic Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft

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BMW E81 E82 E87 LCI E88 Manual Drive Prop Shaft 123d N47S Diesel

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Audi A7 4G Drive Shaft Propshaft Automatic Gearbox 7-Speed 4G0521101C

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BMW F10 F11 LCI B47 518d 520d Drive Shaft Manual Gearbox 8608541

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BMW 1 Series E87 116i N45 118i N46 Propshaft Prop Drive Shaft Manual 7526111

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Propshaft BMW X5 E53 3.0d 3.0i 4.4i Rear Drive Prop Shaft L=1325MM 7549305

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Volkswagen Tiguan 5N 2.0 TDI 4motion Diesel Prop Shaft Automatic 5N0521101E

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BMW X3 E83 2.0d M47N2 Rear Drive Shaft Prop Shaft Propshaft Assy 3402142

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Durable Cardan drive components for passenger cars

Construction and use of drive joints

Universal joints and parts are essential driveline components, enabling torque transfer between various vehicle axles, even at varying angles. Their design ensures smooth and reliable power transmission, which is especially important in four-wheel drive or high-powered vehicles. At Global Parts, you'll find a wide selection of used car parts, including universal joints and parts, ideal for BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini , and more . A universal joint (also known as a driveshaft joint) is a mechanical component of a drivetrain whose function is to transmit torque between shafts set at variable angles. A classic universal joint consists of a cross and four pivots mounted in needle bearings. In practice, this means it can operate at an operating angle of typically around 20–30° while maintaining driveshaft rotational stability. This solution is commonly used in RWD and AWD cars, SUVs, and delivery vans.

What elements are included in cardan joints and parts ?

Our offer includes the following cardan joint parts : Cardan joints – They enable the transfer of torque between shafts at different angles, ensuring smooth operation of the drive system. Cardan joint bearings and universal joints – Supporting elements that reduce friction and ensure the stability and durability of the joints. Other cardan joint parts – Brackets, covers, mounting screws and other elements supporting the proper operation of the entire system. In practice, the universal joint assembly interfaces directly with other drivetrain components, such as the driveshaft, differential, gearbox, and mounting flanges . Dimensional compatibility (pin diameter, joint spacing, shaft length) and design matching to the specific vehicle model are crucial. This ensures the universal joints maintain their proper operating geometry and smoothly transmit power without energy loss.

Why is it worth taking care of cardan joints and parts ?

Wear or damage to universal joints and components can lead to serious problems with the drivetrain and ride comfort. Typical symptoms include: Noises and vibrations while driving – May indicate wear in the universal joints or bearings. Difficulty in power transmission – Faulty universal joints can cause delays in the response of the drive system. Leaks and grease leaks – Damage to the joint boots can lead to the ingress of contaminants, which accelerates their wear. Play in the drive system – Manifested by knocking when starting or changing gears, it indicates problems with the joints or their mounting. At Global Parts, we offer original used universal joints and parts that have undergone extensive quality testing, ensuring their durability and reliability.

Typical symptoms and their relationship to drive system components

Symptom of system operation	Related item	Importance for driving
Vibrations when accelerating	cardan joint	impact on driving smoothness and drive system stability
Knocking when starting	universal joints	delayed response of the drive system
Uneven shaft operation	joint bearings	disturbance of uniform torque transmission
Noise at constant speed	fastening elements	reduction in acoustic driving comfort

How to choose the right cardan joints and parts ?

When selecting universal joints and parts, there are several key aspects to consider: Vehicle-specific fit – Every drivetrain has its own specific technical requirements. At Global Parts, you'll find universal joints and parts perfectly suited to BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini , and more . Technical condition – Used joints and bearings should be free from excessive wear, corrosion and mechanical play. Component Compatibility – Make sure all parts work with the rest of the drivetrain components in your vehicle. In practice, selecting the right universal joint is based on the model, engine version, and drivetrain type (FWD, RWD, AWD) . Premium vehicles like the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 quattro, and Mercedes C-Class often use different shaft and joint variants, even within a single model year. Therefore, it's crucial to match the component not only to the brand but also to the specific drivetrain configuration.

Why choose used cardan joints and parts ?

Used car parts , such as universal joints and parts, are a practical solution that allows you to save money while maintaining high quality. By choosing used universal joints and parts, 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 cardan joints and parts for the most popular car brands.

How to take care of cardan joints and parts ?

To ensure that cardan joints and parts function reliably for a long time, it is worth following a few rules: Regularly check the condition of joints, bearings and boots during technical inspections, especially if the vehicle operates in difficult conditions. Keep joints and their components clean to prevent the build-up of dirt that can affect their operation. Replace damaged or worn parts in time to avoid more serious drivetrain problems. If you need a replacement, you'll find the right used car parts at Global Parts that will restore full functionality to your drive system.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about cardan joints

Question	Answer
What is a cardan joint?	A cardan joint is a component of the drive system that enables the transfer of torque between shafts set at a variable angle.
What are universal joints?	This is a classic type of cardan joint based on a cross and needle bearings, mainly used in drive shafts.
Where is the universal joint located in a car?	Most often, it is an element of the drive shaft connecting the gearbox to the differential.
Are cardan joints only found in 4x4 vehicles?	No, they are also used in rear-wheel drive cars and in selected designs with other drive configurations.
What determines cardan joint compatibility?	On the vehicle model, engine version, drive type and drive shaft parameters.
Does the cardan joint affect driving comfort?	Yes, it is responsible for smooth and stable power transmission, especially with changing shaft angles.
Can I choose a cardan joint based on the car model?	Yes, this is the basic selection method, which in practice also takes into account the drive type and engine version.

Summary: Universal joints and parts at the Global Parts automotive store

Universal joints and their components are key components of the drivetrain, ensuring smooth and reliable vehicle operation. By maintaining their technical condition, you can avoid transmission problems and enjoy a comfortable drive. The Global Parts automotive store invites you to browse our wide selection of original used car parts . Whether you're looking for car parts for BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes, Mini , or others, 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 .

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