Robust 3590381 front drive shaft by FEROSTEM. This is a complete drivetrain component, dedicated to Caterpillar (CAT) backhoe loaders equipped with the Powershift automatic transmission. The shaft, with a total length of 726 mm (28.58 inches), connects the transmission to the front drive axle. The design includes integrated universal joints and a slip element (spline) to compensate for length changes during suspension travel.
FEROSTEM drive shafts are precisely dynamically balanced, which eliminates vibrations and protects bearings in the transmission and axle. Reinforced U-joints ensure long service life even with frequent direction changes under load.
| Machine Type | Models (Powershift Transmission) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Loaders | 415, 416 (F2), 420 (D, E, F, F2, XE), 427F2, 428 (F, F2), 430 (D, E, F, F2), 432 (F, F2), 434 (F, F2), 444 (F, F2) |
The shaft fits machines with Powershift transmission. Manual transmission versions may have a different shaft length. Check the dimension 726 mm.
For shaft installation, we recommend using new high-strength bolts (usually 4 per side). It is also important to regularly grease the U-joints and the spline with lithium grease.
Driving with a damaged shaft (play in U-joints, runout) can lead to its breakage. A broken shaft can damage the transmission housing, hydraulic lines, or drive axle, generating huge repair costs.
Shaft 3590381 transmits torque from the Powershift transmission to the front drive axle.
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Yes, the shaft is supplied as a complete unit, balanced and ready for installation. It includes both U-joints and the slip element.
No. Manual and Powershift transmissions have different lengths, which requires using shafts of different dimensions. This model is dedicated to Powershift.
It is a part of the shaft (tube within a tube with spline) that allows the shaft to extend and retract during front axle suspension movement.
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