Cardone 65-9000 Drive Shaft - Rear

Remanufactured Rear Driveshaft for Mercedes-Benz

Cardone 65-9000 is a remanufactured rear drive shaft for select Mercedes-Benz C-Class applications. It is built for smooth driveline operation, with dynamic balancing and tested critical components to help maintain consistent performance at speed.

This remanufactured driveshaft / prop shaft line is engineered with quality-focused processes and, where applicable, design improvements over the original part. For drivers searching for a rear driveshaft for Mercedes-Benz C300 or Mercedes-Benz C350, Cardone 65-9000 provides a direct replacement option with bolt-on ends and a steel shaft construction.

Key Features

• Part number: 65-9000
• Remanufactured driveshaft / prop shaft for rear position
• Fits 2008-2014 Mercedes-Benz C300, rear
• Fits 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz C350, rear
• Steel shaft construction
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2
• Pre-greased for installation readiness
• Universal joints included
• Slip yoke included
• Phased for proper driveline alignment
• 100% dynamically balanced for vibration control

Product Details

Cardone remanufactured prop shafts are inspected and rebuilt to deliver steady driveline performance in everyday driving conditions. The shaft measures 54.49 inches compressed length, with a 2.75-inch shaft diameter, and uses a universal-joint drive shaft design. This part number 65-9000 is a direct-fit rear driveshaft solution for Mercedes-Benz C300 and Mercedes-Benz C350 models listed in the fitment data.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Driveline vibration at highway speeds
• Clunking or noise from a worn prop shaft
• Excess play from failing universal joints
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the rear axle
• Driveline imbalance after shaft wear or damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear-position fitment before ordering. This driveshaft uses bolt-on ends and includes a slip yoke, so alignment and phased installation matter for proper operation. Confirm the vehicle application against the listed Mercedes-Benz C300 and C350 model years, and inspect related driveline components before installation.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured driveshafts are built under stringent quality processes, with critical components tested for proper function and each prop shaft dynamically balanced before release. That process supports smooth, vibration-free operation across the listed Mercedes-Benz applications.