Dorman 936-310 Drive Shaft - Front

Dorman 936-310 Front Drive Shaft

This Dorman front drive shaft is built for BMW driveline service where the original shaft uses permanently staked universal joints. It provides a serviceable OE FIX design for easier maintenance on select BMW X1, 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive, 328xi, 335xi, 325xi, and 330xi applications.

Key Features

• Steel shaft construction for driveline strength
• 29 in drive shaft length with 1.5 in shaft diameter
• 0.083 in wall thickness
• Front drive shaft for select BMW all-wheel-drive applications
• OE FIX design makes the U-joints serviceable
• Regular grade type
• Not greaseable and not overall length adjustable

Detailed Description

Dorman 936-310 is a front drive shaft assembly engineered for BMW vehicles that use a front driveline shaft with staked universal joints from the factory. By changing the joint serviceability, this part supports simpler maintenance compared with the original non-serviceable design. It is a direct-fit driveline replacement for select BMW X1 and 3 Series xDrive/xi models, including 2010-2015 BMW X1, 2010-2012 BMW 328i xDrive, 2009-2012 BMW 335i xDrive, 2007-2008 BMW 328xi, 2007-2008 BMW 335xi, 2006 BMW 325xi, and 2005-2006 BMW 330xi. This part cross-references SKP SK936310 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Worn or noisy front drive shaft U-joints
• Vibration from driveline wear
• Difficulty servicing permanently staked factory joints
• Front driveline failure on BMW xDrive and xi models
• Replacement needs for damaged steel shaft assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front-position fitment before installation and confirm the vehicle application against the listed BMW model and year. The 2005 BMW 330xi application notes that the flex disc is not included, so confirm whether that component is needed for your repair. Because this shaft is not adjustable, correct application matching is important for proper driveline alignment.

Quality Assurance

Dorman OE FIX parts are built to address common service limitations in original equipment designs. Part number 936-310 follows that approach by making the universal joints serviceable on select BMW front drive shaft applications.