OE NO. 4D32/4D56/6D34/54-83413/133449/1.01.1046.0/M357T72671/M357T72672/ME007433

Starter Drives

This starter intermediate drive shaft assembly is a transitional transmission component for torque transfer and buffering inside the starter. Working with multiple precision‑machined splines and gears, it delivers power smoothly from the motor to the drive gear.

  • Internal Model No: T83413
  • Material: 20CrMnTi
  • Feature: Precision‑ground & hardened working journals, improved wear resistance, less scratch and play
  • Application: Automotive starter motors

Symptoms like weak cranking, intermittent slipping or periodic “clunking” noise are often misdiagnosed as a faulty motor. In many cases, the real cause lies in the intermediate shaft: repeated torsional load and metal fatigue can round off splines, scratch journals and create excessive clearance.