Dorman 630-122 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Left or Rear Right

Dorman 630-122 Rear Axle Shaft

The Dorman 630-122 drive axle shaft is a direct replacement for the original equipment axle shaft on select Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird models. Built from carbon steel and supplied with application-specific installation components, it addresses rear axle service needs where the shaft, bearing, or seal has worn or failed.

Key Features

• Direct replacement drive axle shaft for select rear applications
• Carbon steel construction for strength and durability
• Solid shaft axle design
• 28-spline axle shaft with 5-lug wheel pattern
• Includes bearing and seal for the listed applications
• Wheel studs and wheel nuts included for the specified fitments
• Length: 31.87 in.
• ABS tone ring not included

Detailed Description

This Dorman axle shaft, part number 630-122, is engineered to replace the original rear axle shaft on select 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro and 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird models. It is a solid shaft axle made from carbon steel and configured with 28 splines, a 5-hole pattern, and 5 wheel lugs. The package includes the axle shaft, wheel studs, wheel nuts, bearing, and seal for the listed applications. This part cross-references OE-style numbers 26059962 and AXK143 for the same application.

Compatible With rear axle service on Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird models, this replacement helps restore proper wheel support and drivetrain connection when the original shaft is damaged or the bearings are worn. The Dorman 630-122 is a practical choice for rear left or rear right service on the covered vehicles, including applications noted with bearing inclusion and traction control exclusions where specified.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1999-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, rear left. Includes bearing.
• Fits 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, rear left. Includes bearing; exc. traction control.
• Fits 1999-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, rear right. Includes bearing.
• Fits 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, rear right. Includes bearing; exc. traction control.
• Fits 1999-2002 Pontiac Firebird, rear left. Includes bearing.
• Fits 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird, rear left. Includes bearing; exc. traction control.
• Fits 1999-2002 Pontiac Firebird, rear right. Includes bearing.
• Fits 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird, rear right. Includes bearing; exc. traction control.

Common Repair Uses

• Rear axle shaft damage from wear, impact, or failure
• Noise or roughness related to worn axle bearings
• Seal leakage at the axle end
• Wheel stud or wheel nut service during axle replacement
• Restoring rear driveline function on Camaro and Firebird applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear left or rear right position before ordering, since fitment varies by side and model year. Confirm traction control configuration on 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications, as certain listings exclude traction control. Inspect the bearing and seal surfaces during installation and confirm the axle length, spline count, and wheel pattern match the vehicle specification.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures direct replacement parts for vehicle-specific repair applications. Part number 630-122 is built to match the listed OE-style fitment requirements for select Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird rear axle service.