Cardone 65-9478 Drive Shaft - Front

OE-Style Front Drive Shaft for Nissan and Mitsubishi

The Cardone 65-9478 drive shaft is built for front driveline service on select Nissan and Mitsubishi applications. It is engineered to match OE form, fit, and function, with dynamic balancing for smooth operation at speed.

For drivers searching for a front driveshaft for a 1995-1997 Nissan Pickup, 1987-1995 Nissan Pathfinder, 1990-1994 Nissan D21, or 1995 Mitsubishi Montero, this Cardone Driveshaft / Prop Shaft line focuses on accurate fitment and dependable driveline performance.

Key Features

• Steel drive shaft construction
• Built to match OE form, fit, and function
• 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation and longer joint life
• Lubricated slip yokes help reduce premature wear
• Greasable design for serviceability
• 23 3/4 in. length, measured end of flange face to end of flange face
• 2.01 in. tubing outer diameter

Product Details

Cardone Driveshaft / Prop Shaft part number 65-9478 is a new steel front drive shaft engineered from Cardone’s prop shaft testing and manufacturing experience. The shaft is built to OE dimensions and balanced to reduce vibration, which helps maintain smooth driveline performance in front-drive-shaft applications. This part number 65-9478 is a direct-fit option for select Nissan Pickup, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan D21, and Mitsubishi Montero models that use the specified 23-3/4 in. front driveshaft length.

What It Helps Fix

• Driveline vibration at highway or road speed
• Worn slip yoke movement and related noise
• U-joint wear caused by imbalance
• Incorrect shaft length after driveline replacement
• Loss of smooth power transfer through the front driveline

Installation Notes

• Verify the measurement from end of flange face to end of flange face before ordering.
• Confirm front position and the 23-3/4 in. (603.25 mm) length match the vehicle application.
• Inspect related driveline components, including joints and mounting points, during replacement.
• Use proper torque procedures and recheck for vibration after installation.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers and tests its prop shafts to meet OE-style performance targets. This front drive shaft is dynamically balanced for vibration control and built with lubricated slip yokes to support longer service life in demanding driveline use.