2021 BMW M440I Drivetrain Parts

Engine:
3.0L L6 Turbocharged

The 2021 BMW M440I has 27 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 12 part types and 13 brands, covering the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

On the 2021 BMW M440I, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are CV Axle (5 parts), Differential Pinion Seal (3 parts) and Drive Shaft (3 parts). The other 9 part types cover the remaining 16 parts.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN SL260162
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
FrontAWD
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TIMKEN SL260496
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

CV Axle

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TOP NOTCH Popular TN10075
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front LeftM440i xDrive
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GSP NCV27108
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front LeftM440i xDrive
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GSP NCV27109
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightM440i xDrive
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TOP NOTCH TN10076
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightM440i xDrive
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TRAKMOTIVE BM86037
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE BM86037
AAR Joint Design
Front LeftCoupe
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This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.

CV Joint Boot

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GKN 306831
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
OUTER Diameter 1.023 InThermoplastic Elastomer
Fitment notes — GKN 306831
OUTER Diameter 1.023 InThermoplastic Elastomer
FrontM440i xDrive
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This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.

Differential Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 16031150
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
FrontM440i xDrive
Fitment notes — AJUSA 16031150
FrontM440i xDriveCover O-Ring
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Differential Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Differential Fill / Drain Plug

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
REIN HWP0065
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Fits Rear DifferentialM22X1.5, Steel
Fitment notes — REIN HWP0065
Fits:
Rear DifferentialM22X1.5, Steel
or:
Front DifferentialM440i xDriveM22X1.5, Steel
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REIN HWU0065
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Fits Rear DifferentialM22X1.5, Aluminum
Fitment notes — REIN HWU0065
Fits:
Rear DifferentialM22X1.5, Aluminum
or:
Front DifferentialM440i xDriveM22X1.5, Aluminum
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This table covers the Differential Fill drain plugs.

Differential Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 12015650
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
FrontM440i xDrive
Fitment notes — AJUSA 12015650
FrontM440i xDrive44x69x10/15mm
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TIMKEN SL260487
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
FrontM440i xDrive
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TIMKEN SL260527
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Differential Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING 761160
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Material: ACM (Polyacrylate)Radial Shaft Seal Design: AS
Fitment notes — ELRING 761160
Material: ACM (Polyacrylate)Radial Shaft Seal Design: ASSwirl Type: Alternating Twist
FrontM440i xDrive
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ELRING B16790
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Material: AEM (Ethylene Acrylate Rubber)Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
Fitment notes — ELRING B16790
Material: AEM (Ethylene Acrylate Rubber)Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
FrontM440i xDriveAxle Shaft
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This table covers the seals at the Differential. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Drive Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 986962
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Length: 48"
Fitment notes — DORMAN 986962
Length: 48"
RearAWD
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DORMAN 966478
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Length: 55.75"
Fitment notes — DORMAN 966478
Length: 55.75"
RearRWD
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WDS86962
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAWD
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This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.

Drive Shaft Flex Joint

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AAE FJC0107
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
FrontM440i xDrive
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ÜRO PARTS 26111229360
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
FrontM440i xDrive
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ÜRO PARTS 26117610061
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
M440i Base Model
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This table covers the flex joints in the driveshaft.

Gear Oil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VALVOLINE 915052
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 915052
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Rear Differential
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VALVOLINE 915053
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 915053
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Rear Differential
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This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.

Transfer Case Fluid

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
REIN FLDF005
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
M440i xDriveTF0870
Fitment notes — REIN FLDF005
M440i xDriveTF08701 L
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This table covers the fluids specified for the transfer case. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.

Transfer Case Oil Drain Plug

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
REIN HWP0065
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
M440i xDriveM22X1.5, Steel
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REIN HWU0065
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
M440i xDriveM22X1.5, Aluminum
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This table covers the Transfer Case Oil drain plugs.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2021 BMW M440I

On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.

  • Confirm you have the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Differential Pinion Seal .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 2021 BMW M440I?

Our catalog currently lists 27 drivetrain parts for the 2021 BMW M440I across 12 subcategories and 13 brands, covering the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2021 BMW M440I?

Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 BMW M440I was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 BMW M440I?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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