The original FAG brand BMW E36 Drive Shaft Support, which is the most important flexible locking part transferring the pure rear-wheel drive joy of the BMW E36 chassis to the rear wheels, is now available! The number one culprit of the severe vibrations and "thud" noises coming from under the gearbox, in the armrest area during take-offs or sudden acceleration, is often a torn BMW E36 Drive Shaft Support module. This vital hexagonal rubber (guibo) connecting the transmission to the shaft absorbs the engine's torsional torque, preventing the chassis from shaking. If you continue to accelerate with a vibrating and worn-out BMW E36 Drive Shaft Support, you will completely disrupt your shaft balance and may even break the shaft support and transmission ears. Manufactured with German FAG quality, this robust BMW E36 Drive Shaft Support protects your vehicle's drivetrain and restores that smooth acceleration you enjoyed on the first day.
- End of Vibration and Thud: It cuts off that terrible shaking coming from under the seat and armrest at the root. When a new BMW E36 Drive Shaft Support is installed, you will immediately notice the smooth and solid feeling during gear shifts.
- Installation Direction Disaster (Very Critical): This is the part where technicians make the most mistakes in E36 chassis. The arrow markings on the sides of this part MUST point towards the metal arms (protrusions) of the transmission or shaft flange! A BMW E36 Drive Shaft Support installed incorrectly will twist during acceleration and break apart again within 1000 km.
- FAG (OEM) Nobility: Against massive torsional forces, FAG's special vulcanized threaded rubber structure withstands years of stretching and cracking compared to ordinary aftermarket supports.
- Protects the Drivetrain: When the support tears, the angle of the shaft is disrupted. Replacing this rubber in time prevents thousands of lira worth of shaft and transmission failures.
Technical Details
| Brand |
FAG (Germany / Original Equipment Supplier) |
| Product Code |
773000510 (773 0005 10) |
| Product Type |
BMW E36 Drive Shaft Support (Guibo / Coupling) |
| Installation Location |
Between Transmission Output and Front Shaft |
| Possible OEM References |
26 11 1 227 410 / 26 11 1 225 624 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The middle of the car shakes when I press the gas, is this definitely the part? If the shaking occurs especially while accelerating in 1st and 2nd gears and there is a "thud" sound from under the armrest, there is a 90% chance that this is your issue. When you lift the vehicle and look at the transmission output, you will see a cracked, torn, and worn-out BMW E36 Drive Shaft Support. The shaking will stop immediately when replaced.
Is it the same for automatic and manual transmissions, does the engine matter? In E36 chassis, the hole diameters (pcd) and the number of holes for the supports may vary depending on the engine size (316i, 320i, 328i) and the transmission. The most reliable method for ordering the correct BMW E36 Drive Shaft Support is to confirm through your vehicle's chassis number or the outer diameter measurements of the existing support.
