Audi A4 B8 8K A5 8T Front Left and Right Driveshaft 8K0407271Q - Used Original Parts

Quick Answer

A tested used original driveshaft is the right fix for an Audi A4 B8 that clicks on turns or shakes under load, once the shaft itself is confirmed as the fault. It suits owners who want the factory-made shaft at a lower price than new, backed by the warranty stated in the quote. For a daily-driven A4 in Malaysian traffic, it is a sensible way to bring the front axle back to original specification without paying for a new-part price.

Diagnosis and Common Symptoms

A driveshaft fault on the Audi A4 B8 is mechanical, so it usually does not store a dedicated fault code or light up the dashboard. The signs are felt and heard, and they point to the joint or the boot that has worn.

• Clicking or ticking on full steering lock: the classic sign of a worn outer CV joint, most obvious in tight car park turns and U-turns.
• Vibration under acceleration: a shudder that builds with throttle and eases off when coasting often comes from a worn inner joint.
• Clunk when changing between drive and reverse, or on and off throttle: play in a joint or in the shaft splines.
• Torn or split CV boot with grease flung around the wheel arch or inner wheel: once the boot splits, grease escapes and dirt enters, and the joint wears quickly.
• Humming or knocking that changes with speed: can come from the shaft, but a wheel bearing can sound similar, so a proper check is worth doing first.

Before replacing the shaft, lift the car and check the boots, the joint play and the wheel bearing on that side. This is a shaft built for the A4 B8 CDH application, so confirm your car matches before ordering.

Introduction

This is a Genuine Used driveshaft for the Audi A4 B8, an original Audi part that has been through our testing before it is listed. Because it is Genuine, the shaft length, spline fit and joint design are those the car was built with, not an approximation. Each unit is checked for working condition, and we provide actual photos so you can see exactly what you are buying. For owners who want original quality at a lower price, a tested used original is a practical choice.

Product Details

• Brand: Audi
• Model Compatibility: Audi A4 B8
• Part Name: Driveshaft (A4 B8 CDH, listed for front left and right)
• Condition: Genuine Used (Tested Working)

Part Numbers and Fitment

• Part numbers: 8K0407271Q
• Fits: Audi A4 B8