Dana Spicer D-12248-00 Drive Shaft - Rear

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Rear Drive Shaft

The Dana Spicer FSGR drive shaft, part number D-12248-00, is built for rear driveline service on select Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Dodge Sprinter applications. It is a steel drive shaft with a 100.550-inch collapsed centerline yoke to centerline yoke length and a 2.6378-inch maximum slip, sized for flange-to-flange rear section use.

Demand genuine Spicer components when replacing a worn rear drive shaft on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The FSGR line reflects Dana Spicer engineering, testing, and manufacturing processes used to deliver consistent driveline performance.

Key Features

• Part number: D-12248-00
• Brand: Dana Spicer FSGR
• Drive shaft type: rear driveline shaft
• Steel shaft construction for strength and durability
• Flange both ends, two-piece shaft application
• Collapsed length: 100.550 inches / 2554 mm
• Maximum slip: 2.6378 inches / 67 mm
• Series: C-2020
• Tube size: 3.00 x .094 / 4.13 x .067 in
• Tube size: 76.2 x 2.4 / 105 x 1.7 mm

Detailed Description

D-12248-00 is a Dana Spicer rear drive shaft for Sprinter platforms that use a flange-to-flange rear section configuration. It is listed for 2012-2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500, plus 2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 rear applications, and 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 rear applications. This part also cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 946-315 for the same application.

The FSGR drive shaft is specified with a steel tube design and a two-piece shaft note, making it a direct replacement choice for rear driveline service where correct collapsed length and flange fitment matter. For buyers searching for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter rear drive shaft, Sprinter 2500 rear section driveshaft, or Sprinter 3500 flange-to-flange drive shaft, D-12248-00 matches the listed OE-style applications.

What It Helps Solve

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise during acceleration or deceleration
• Excessive play from a damaged slip section
• Fitment issues when replacing the rear section of a 3-piece driveshaft
• Service replacement for flange-mounted Sprinter driveline assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify flange-to-flange measurement before installation and confirm the collapsed length matches the vehicle’s rear driveline specification. This part is listed for rear position use only, and the fitment notes specify rear section of 3-piece driveshaft and 2-piece driveshaft configurations on the applicable Sprinter models. Check OE part numbers and driveline configuration before ordering D-12248-00.

Quality Assurance

Dana Spicer states that its design, engineering, testing, and manufacturing processes work together to support consistent driveline performance. The FSGR line is built around genuine Spicer specifications for applications that require accurate fitment and dependable driveline service.