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Driveshaft, Front
This original Porsche drive shaft, also known as a front axle shaft or CV axle assembly, transfers drive from the front electric drive unit / front differential assembly to the front wheel hub on all-wheel-drive Taycan models.
Fits:
Porsche 91J.1 Taycan 30.06.2020>> 2024
Porsche 91J.2 Taycan 2024 >>
* option code: E0A - No special edition
* option code: A8H - Top sport equipment
* option code: A8F - Sports equipment
Porsche 91J.1 Taycan 30.06.2020 >> 2024 Cross Turismo
* option code: K8X - Cross Turismo
* option code: A8C - Comfort equipment
Porsche 91J.2 Taycan 2024>>
* option code: K8X - Cross Turismo
* option code: K8S - Sports Sedan
* option code: A8C - Comfort equipment
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The OE Genuine Porsche PAD407271AA / PAD407271BA front axle drive shaft is a factory drivetrain component for selected Porsche 9J1 Taycan models. It transfers drive to the front wheels, supports AWD operation and allows smooth torque delivery through steering and suspension movement. Ideal for replacing a worn, noisy, damaged or failed front drive shaft with Genuine Porsche drivetrain quality.
What This Part Does / Functions
• Transfers drive torque to the front wheel hub
• Supports the operation of the Taycan all-wheel-drive system
• Allows suspension and steering movement while transmitting drive
• Uses CV joints to maintain smooth power transfer through steering angle and suspension travel
• Helps maintain correct front axle drivetrain performance
• Replaces a worn, noisy, damaged or failed original drive shaft
• Provides correct OE Porsche fitment, length and joint specification
• Supports smooth, quiet and reliable drivetrain operation.
Why Replace This Part?
The front axle drive shaft is exposed to torque load, suspension movement, steering angle, road debris, vibration and weather conditions. Over time, the CV joints, boots or shaft assembly can wear or become damaged. A failed boot can allow grease loss and contamination, which can quickly lead to CV joint wear.
Replacing the assembly with an OE Genuine Porsche front axle drive shaft helps restore correct front axle drive operation and factory drivetrain quality.
Common Symptoms of a Faulty Drive Shaft
• Clicking or knocking noise when turning
• Vibration under acceleration
• Drivetrain shudder or harshness
• Grease leaking from a split CV boot
• Clunking from the front axle area
• Worn or loose CV joint movement
• Damage after impact, kerb strike or suspension failure
• Fault confirmed during front axle inspection.
When to Replace This Part
• If the CV joint is worn, noisy or damaged
• If the drive shaft is bent or damaged
• If a CV boot has split and the joint has become contaminated
• During front axle drivetrain repair
• If vibration or clicking is traced to the front drive shaft
• After accident, kerb or pothole impact damage
• When replacing related front hub, differential or suspension components
• When restoring the drivetrain with OE Genuine Porsche parts.
Where It Fits on the Car
This drive shaft fits on the front axle drivetrain assembly of the Porsche 9J1 Taycan. It connects between the front drive unit / front differential output and the front wheel hub.
Related reference numbersRelated, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
PAD407271 PAD407271G
PAD407271J
PAD407271N
PAD407271BA
PAD407271F
PAD407271H
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