Piaggio CM038106 Cardan Driveshaft – Porter D120 E5 Diesel Std (2010-2015)

The Piaggio CM038106 cardan driveshaft is the original spare part that transmits torque from the gearbox to the rear axle of the Piaggio Porter D120 E5 Diesel, Standard trim, model years 2010-2015. The Porter D120 is rear-wheel drive with a 5-speed manual gearbox: without this shaft, the vehicle cannot transmit motion to the wheels. New spare part, code CM038106.

✓ Strengths

• Original Piaggio spare part – this is the original equipment code CM038106, not a universal adapted shaft.
• Complete shaft, ready for assembly – tube, two universal joints, and two mounts already assembled and balanced at the factory.
• Gearbox side connection with sliding splined sleeve, which absorbs wheelbase variations when the suspension is working (observed from product photographs).
• Differential side connection with square flange with four holes and centering (observed from product photographs).
• Black painted steel tube, protected against underbody corrosion (observed from product photographs).
• Standard geometry and balancing – no vibrations to rebalance, unlike reconditioned or adapted shafts.

Technical specifications

* Data observed from product photographs. ** Vehicle data, not spare part, taken from the technical sheet of the Porter Van 1.2 D120 Std.

Vehicle compatibility

Compatibility taken from the official Piaggio spare parts catalog. Is your Porter a MAXXI, or are you unsure about the trim? Contact us with the VIN number: we will check it for you before you order, so you don't risk ending up with a shaft of the wrong size.

Perfect for whom

This is the spare part to consider when the Porter starts vibrating during acceleration, clunking during pickup, or making metallic noises under the floor: on a driveshaft, symptoms appear before breakage, and on a work vehicle, downtime costs more than the part itself. It's for those who use the Porter every day — construction companies, nurseries, street vendors, municipalities, farms — and cannot afford long vehicle downtime, and for workshops that want to install the original code instead of reconditioning an already worn-out shaft. As it's the original equipment code, the length, splines, and flange are as specified by the manufacturer: it can be installed without adaptations and without needing to rebalance anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CM038106 suitable for my Piaggio Porter?
The CM038106 is the driveshaft specified by Piaggio for the Porter D120 E5 Diesel, Standard trim, from 2010 to 2015. It is not the same code as the Porter MAXXI D120, which uses the CM038104. If your Porter is a MAXXI or you have doubts about the trim, send us the VIN number and we will confirm the correct code.

How do I know if the driveshaft needs to be replaced?
Typical symptoms are vibrations that increase with speed, a sharp clunk during acceleration or gear changes, and a rhythmic metallic noise under the floor. Often the cause is play in the universal joints. The check is performed with the vehicle lifted, trying to move the shaft by hand: if it has radial play, it needs to be replaced.

How long is the shaft and how much does it weigh?
The Piaggio spare parts catalog does not publish the length of this code, and we do not write measurements that we cannot document. An independent manufacturer states 625.5 mm for its equivalent, but this is aftermarket data. The weight is approximately 4 kg, indicative. For the exact measurement, contact us for more information: we will measure the part we have in stock.

Can any workshop install it?
Yes. The shaft is replaced from underneath the vehicle by unscrewing the flange from the axle and sliding the splined sleeve off the gearbox: this is an operation that any workshop equipped with a lift can perform without special tools. The tightening torque of the flange bolts must be respected, and the gearbox oil seal should be checked before reassembly.

The Porter D120 is no longer produced: can I still find this spare part?
The Porter D120 E5 went out of production in 2015, so original shafts are in limited supply and replenishment is not guaranteed. This item is available in stock in the quantity indicated on the page. If you need it for a grounded work vehicle, it's advisable not to wait.