Cardan Shaft

Cardan shaft in the car: signs of defects and suitable spare parts

Strong vibrations, knocking noises or an unusual jerking when driving can indicate that the propshaft is defective. At ecanis, you can find suitable spare parts, complete drive shafts and accessories in high-quality brand quality, for example from LÖBRO or METZGER. This allows you to decide at your leisure whether a repair of the propshaft is sufficient or whether a replacement makes more sense. With tested car parts, you can ensure that the drive is quiet, reliable and pleasant to drive again.

Task of the cardan shaft and drive shaft in the drive

The cardan shaft connects the gearbox with the drive axle in the vehicle and compensates for axle movements so that the power is transmitted cleanly to the wheels. Depending on the vehicle structure, the PTO shaft performs a similar task and, together with the propshaft, ensures that your car pulls smoothly even during steering movements and spring movements. High-quality components in the drivetrain are particularly important in winter, when wetness, salt and dirt cause additional stress and everyday use is demanding.

More driving comfort with an intact cardan shaft

If the propshaft is worn, damage is often noticeable through vibrations in the steering wheel, droning from the underbody or a noticeable shudder when accelerating. A clearly noticeable unsteadiness or slight lurching can be an indication of a damaged propshaft and should be taken seriously. Timely replacement of the propshaft or a professional repair with suitable propshaft parts will give you more driving comfort and a safe feeling on any route.

Repair or replace cardan shaft

When it is worth repairing the propshaft

A repair can be worthwhile if individual components such as cross joints, centre bearings or collars are worn, but the rest of the propshaft is still in good condition. In such cases, spare parts and accessories can be used to make the drive shaft functional again. With suitable parts, for example from LÖBRO or METZGER, the existing cardan shaft can be upgraded and you can continue to benefit from a stable drive.

When it makes more sense to replace the propshaft

If the cardan shaft is heavily run-in, rusted or stressed due to imbalance, a complete replacement is usually the better solution. If the service life has been exceeded or several damages occur simultaneously, a new complete cardan or drive shaft often offers more reliability. You can order ready-made car parts and have the old cardan shaft replaced with a new one to have silence in the drive again in the long term.

Find and order the right propshaft online

Using the intelligent car spare parts search with model filter and entering the HSN/TSN, you can quickly find a suitable cardan shaft or drive shaft for your vehicle. This allows you to compare specific car parts, conveniently order them online and select the components you need for the drive axle. Whether individual components or complete units, at ecanis you can get the parts you need for reliable power transmission. It's also worth taking a look at other categories such as Drive Shaft, Clutch Disc, Clutch Parts, Flywheel, clutch slave cylinder, clutch master cylinder or differential to optimally tune the entire drivetrain.

Your advantages with ecanis

• Brand quality with suitable components for many vehicle types
• Large selection of spare parts for cardan shafts and drive shafts
• Convenient online ordering with clear vehicle search
• Checked items and assistance with parts selection
• Prices that allow comparison with classic workshop offers

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