2012 Audi Q7 Drive Shafts and Axles

Replacing a drive shaft doesn’t have to be complicated. This complete drive shaft assembly is pre-balanced and ready to install with 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity (CV) joints and universal joints.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this drive shaft is made to the original equipment dimensions for dependable fit and performance
• 100% new – this drive shaft is made from all new components so there’s no core charge or return hassle
• Ready to install – this drive shaft arrives pre-balanced to make installation quick and simple
• Serviceable construction – non-staked universal joints are designed for future serviceability

CARDONE Remanufactured Prop Shafts are engineered using the most stringent quality processes to deliver smooth, consistent performance in any driving condition. Original designs are scrutinized for potential improvement, and where applicable, design upgrades are implemented to produce a more durable part than the original. All critical components are tested to ensure proper function. Additionally, all CARDONE Prop Shafts are 100% dynamically balanced, resulting in vibration-free performance at all speeds.

Product Features:

• Built to match O.E. form, fit and function.
• 100% NEW universal joints are installed to ensure proper fit and optimal performance.
• All slip yokes are lubricated to prevent premature wear.
• Units are 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPMs for vibration-free operation and increased joint life.

Each GKN Driveline premium prop-shaft is unique in its use, tailored, tuned and harmonized to match the precise demands of its application. Prop-shafts consist of shafts, joints and bearing, and transmit torque between gearbox and axle in rear-wheel drive vehicles and from the transfer box to the front and rear axles in all-wheel drive vehicles. Each prop-shaft – a unique, engineered product Strength, stiffness, precision balance and low mass are the essential properties of prop-shafts in ensuring durability and minimum levels of Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH). Shaft joints and couplings also have to accommodate severe service loads, high angles and apparent changes in path length, due to relative displacement between axles and the gearbox in passenger cars, and the high shock loads commonplace in all-terrain vehicles. The crash-optimized shaft An innovation in vehicle safety engineering, the crash optimized shaft provides predictable energy absorption when required, or can be tuned to a required combination of load and displacement. For example, the tube can be designed to absorb a specific amount of impact load before collapsing to a predetermined length. Shafts can be produced in aluminum and composite fibre to provide energy absorbing characteristics, and CV joints designed with specific energy absorption features. GKN Driveline’s unique capability and innovative lead in crash optimized shafts ensures a safer and more comfortable driving experience

Product Features:

• Weight reduction through optimized material and joint selection
• NVH analysis and tuning
• Optimized high speed durability
• Torsional stiffness
• Crash compliance

Each GKN Driveline premium prop-shaft is unique in its use, tailored, tuned and harmonized to match the precise demands of its application. Prop-shafts consist of shafts, joints and bearing, and transmit torque between gearbox and axle in rear-wheel drive vehicles and from the transfer box to the front and rear axles in all-wheel drive vehicles. Each prop-shaft – a unique, engineered product Strength, stiffness, precision balance and low mass are the essential properties of prop-shafts in ensuring durability and minimum levels of Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH). Shaft joints and couplings also have to accommodate severe service loads, high angles and apparent changes in path length, due to relative displacement between axles and the gearbox in passenger cars, and the high shock loads commonplace in all-terrain vehicles. The crash-optimized shaft An innovation in vehicle safety engineering, the crash optimized shaft provides predictable energy absorption when required, or can be tuned to a required combination of load and displacement. For example, the tube can be designed to absorb a specific amount of impact load before collapsing to a predetermined length. Shafts can be produced in aluminum and composite fibre to provide energy absorbing characteristics, and CV joints designed with specific energy absorption features. GKN Driveline’s unique capability and innovative lead in crash optimized shafts ensures a safer and more comfortable driving experience

Product Features:

• Weight reduction through optimized material and joint selection
• NVH analysis and tuning
• Optimized high speed durability
• Torsional stiffness
• Crash compliance

Replacing a drive shaft doesn’t have to be complicated. This complete drive shaft assembly is pre-balanced and ready to install with 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity (CV) joints and universal joints.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this drive shaft is made to the original equipment dimensions for dependable fit and performance
• 100% new – this drive shaft is made from all new components so there’s no core charge or return hassle
• Ready to install – this drive shaft arrives pre-balanced to make installation quick and simple
• Serviceable construction – non-staked universal joints are designed for future serviceability

GKN Drivetech (Lobro) manufactures a replacement Axle Assembly that is optimized for weight, noise, vibration, harshness (NVH), steering and suspension performance.

Product Features:

• OEM Quality and a Direct fit Replacement
• Provides exceptional reliability.
• Improved space utilization through power unit and gearbox repackaging potential.
• Lighter weight provides improved fuel efficiency.
• Better driving characteristics and comfort
• Optimum power delivery for peak vehicles

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Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• 100% new axle and components
• New axle nut or attaching hardware included when applicable
• Bearings, races and housings are heat-treated for longer life
• Precision-engineered seal mating surfaces for leak-free performance
• High moly CV joint grease with stainless-steel boot bands

GKN Drivetech (Lobro) manufactures a replacement Axle Assembly that is optimized for weight, noise, vibration, harshness (NVH), steering and suspension performance.

Product Features:

• OEM Quality and a Direct fit Replacement
• Provides exceptional reliability.
• Improved space utilization through power unit and gearbox repackaging potential.
• Lighter weight provides improved fuel efficiency.
• Better driving characteristics and comfort
• Optimum power delivery for peak vehicles
• More than forty years of leadership in side shafts development and innovation Caution – Additional Inspection of All Engine, Transmission, and Suspension Mounts is Highly Recommended. Worn or Faulty Engine, Transmission or Suspension Mounts May Be a Cause for Vibration or Noise Which May be Incorrectly Attributed to a Worn or Faulty Axle Assembly.

Carquest Premium constant velocity (C.V.) axle shaft assemblies are 100% new units that are designed to meet or exceed OE specifications. Every part number is tested to guarantee a proper fit and reliable performance. Carquest Premium CV axles are assembled with a specially formulated high-temperature moly grease to resist friction and wear of the bearings and joints. Our strict engineering and quality specifications ensure a long-lasting repair that is guaranteed with an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• 100% new axle and components
• New axle nut or attaching hardware included when applicable
• Bearings, races and housings are heat-treated for longer life
• Precision-engineered seal mating surfaces for leak-free performance
• High moly CV joint grease with stainless-steel boot bands