The half shaft (also called the drive shaft or axle shaft) delivers engine power from the gearbox to the wheels on front-wheel-drive, AWD, and 4WD vehicles. UAE drivers frequently need half shaft or CV joint replacement due to the combination of sand contamination, hard acceleration habits, and high ambient temperatures that degrade the rubber CV boots faster than in cooler climates. This guide covers the cost of half shaft replacement across UAE emirates in 2026.
Half Shaft Replacement Cost UAE 2026
Prices below are for parts and labour at an independent garage. Authorised dealer prices are typically 30 to 50 percent higher.
CV boot kit (boot + grease, joint salvageable): AED 150 to AED 350 per side. This is only viable when the joint itself is not yet worn — no clicking, no play.
Full half shaft (remanufactured / OEM equivalent): Japanese and Korean cars — AED 400 to AED 700 per side. German cars (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi) — AED 700 to AED 1,200 per side. American and luxury vehicles — AED 800 to AED 1,500+ per side.
OEM original shaft: Add 40 to 80 percent to the above figures for genuine manufacturer parts.
Half Shaft Replacement Cost by Car Model UAE
Toyota Camry / Corolla: AED 450 to AED 650 per side. Nissan Altima / Sunny: AED 400 to AED 600 per side. Honda Accord / Civic: AED 450 to AED 700 per side. Kia Sportage / Hyundai Tucson: AED 500 to AED 750 per side. BMW 3 Series / 5 Series: AED 800 to AED 1,200 per side. Mercedes-Benz C-Class / E-Class: AED 900 to AED 1,300 per side. Mitsubishi Pajero (front half shafts): AED 500 to AED 850 per side.
What Affects the Cost?
Vehicle make and model: parts costs vary significantly. Parts quality: remanufactured shafts are cheaper; OEM original shafts are the most expensive. Front vs rear: most FWD vehicles only have front half shafts; AWD vehicles may need rear axle shafts replaced too. Workshop type: independent specialists are 30-50 percent cheaper than authorised dealers for the same quality parts. Labour rates vary by emirate — Dubai and Abu Dhabi workshops tend to charge slightly more than Sharjah and Ajman.
How to Save on Half Shaft Replacement
Inspect CV boots at every service and replace a torn boot immediately — before the joint is contaminated. Once sand and moisture enter the CV joint, the joint must be replaced, not just the boot. Compare prices across multiple garages using GarageBuddy before committing to a workshop.