Metelli 17-0914 CV Axle Assembly - Rear Left or Rear Right

Metelli New Axel CV Axle Assembly

Metelli New Axel part number 17-0914 is a rear CV axle assembly built for BMW driveline applications that require precise spline engagement and ABS tone ring integration. It is specified for rear left and rear right positions across select BMW 325i, 325Ci, 323i, 328i, 323Ci, 328Ci, 323is, 328is, and Z4 models.

The New Axel line focuses on application-specific driveline fitment, and this assembly includes a 48-tooth ABS tone ring for vehicles equipped with wheel speed sensing at the axle. Part number 17-0914 is a direct-fit option for BMW rear axle service where spline count, shaft length, and ABS trigger details must match the original configuration.

Key Features

• Metelli New Axel CV axle assembly for rear driveline service
• Part number 17-0914
• Shaft length: 528
• Input shaft spline quantity: 33
• Output shaft spline quantity: 38
• M16 x 1.5 threaded specification
• ABS tone ring included with 48 teeth
• Fits rear left and rear right BMW applications listed below

Detailed Product Overview

This CV axle assembly is engineered around the exact spline and ABS requirements used in the listed BMW applications. The 33-spline input, 38-spline output, and included 48-tooth ABS tone ring make it a practical replacement when restoring rear axle function on BMW 325i, 325Ci, 323i, 328i, and Z4 platforms. If you are searching for a BMW rear left CV axle assembly or a BMW rear right CV axle assembly, 17-0914 is the part number to verify against your vehicle build.

This part cross-references Gates 24467 for the same application. It also cross-references GKN/Lobro 304740 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2001-2006 BMW 325Ci, rear left.
• Fits 2001-2005 BMW 325i, rear left.
• Fits 1992-1995 BMW 325i, rear left.
• Fits 2003-2005 BMW Z4, rear left.
• Fits 2000 BMW 323Ci, rear left.
• Fits 1998-2000 BMW 323i, rear left.
• Fits 2000 BMW 328Ci, rear left.
• Fits 1996-2000 BMW 328i, rear left.
• Fits 1998-1999 BMW 323is, rear left.
• Fits 1996-1999 BMW 328is, rear left.
• Fits 1998 BMW 328i, rear left, before 01/1998.
• Fits 1996-1998 BMW 328is, rear right.
• Fits 1996-1997 BMW 328i, rear right.
• Fits 1992-1995 BMW 325i, rear right.
• Fits 1992-1995 BMW 325is, rear left.
• Fits 1992-1995 BMW 325is, rear right.

Common Replacement Uses

• Restores rear axle rotation when the original CV joint is worn or noisy
• Addresses vibration during acceleration from a damaged axle shaft
• Replaces a failed ABS tone ring setup on supported BMW rear applications
• Corrects spline mismatch concerns during BMW rear axle repair
• Supports service on BMW 325i, 328i, and Z4 rear driveline systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear left or rear right position before ordering, since fitment varies by side and model year. Verify spline counts, shaft length, and ABS tone ring requirements against the original axle and vehicle build data. For BMW 328i fitment, note the 1998 rear left application is listed before 01/1998 only.

Quality Assurance

Metelli New Axel components are built for application-specific driveline replacement, with attention to the dimensional and ABS details required by the listed BMW platforms. Always match the part number 17-0914 to the vehicle’s original axle specifications before installation.