InMotion WDS46-991 Drive Shaft - Rear

Rear Drive Shaft for BMW xDrive Applications

The InMotion WDS46-991 drive shaft is built for rear driveline service on select BMW xDrive models. It matches the listed application with CV joints included and a direct-fit length of 56.772 in. for 2006-2010 BMW 525xi, 530xi, 528xi, 535xi, 528i xDrive, and 535i xDrive rear positions.

• Brand: InMotion
• Part number: WDS46-991
• Rear drive shaft for BMW 525xi, 530xi, 528xi, 535xi, 528i xDrive, and 535i xDrive
• CV joints included
• Shaft material: 45,40Cr?SS400
• Drive shaft length: 56.772 in. / 1442 mm
• Shaft diameter: 63 mm
• Wall thickness: 2 mm
• Overall length adjustable: 20
• Axle nut included: no
• Slip yoke: no

Fitment Details

Compatible with rear driveline applications on 2006-2007 BMW 525xi, rear; 2006-2007 BMW 530xi, rear; 2008 BMW 528xi, rear; 2008 BMW 535xi, rear; 2009-2010 BMW 528i xDrive, rear; and 2009-2010 BMW 535i xDrive, rear. This BMW drive shaft is a direct replacement option for vehicles listed under part number WDS46-991.

This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 946-991 for the same application.

What This Drive Shaft Helps Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn or unbalanced rear shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise during acceleration or deceleration
• Excess play from worn CV joints in the rear driveline
• Loss of smooth power transfer in BMW xDrive rear applications
• Service replacement for a damaged or corroded drive shaft assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear-position fitment against the vehicle listing before installation. Confirm overall length, shaft diameter, and CV joint configuration match the original driveline assembly. Because the axle nut is not included and no slip yoke is provided, reuse or source related components as required by the vehicle service procedure. For BMW 528i xDrive and BMW 535i xDrive rear applications, compare the original shaft dimensions carefully before removal.

Quality Assurance

InMotion identifies this drive shaft with application-specific dimensions and listed interchange coverage for OE-style replacement use. The part number WDS46-991 is cataloged for the confirmed BMW rear driveline applications shown above.