Dorman 630-162 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Right

Dorman 630-162 Rear Right Axle Shaft

Dorman 630-162 is a direct replacement axle shaft for select Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic rear right applications. It addresses axle shaft damage and worn bearings with an OE-style fit and application-specific installation components.

Key Features

• Direct replacement for the original axle shaft on select Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic models
• Rear right position fitment for confirmed applications
• 31-spline inboard design with a solid shaft axle layout
• Galvanized finish for added rust resistance
• Chromoly steel construction with SAE1541H shaft material
• ABS tone ring installed and included for vehicles that require it
• 5-lug wheel pattern with 5.5 in bolt pattern size
• Interchange reference: 68140296AA

Detailed Description

This Dorman axle shaft is built for 2012-2018 Ram 1500 rear right and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic rear right applications. It is engineered as a direct OE replacement for vehicles with 31-spline, solid rear axle configurations and supported differential case design types including 3.21, 3.55, 3.92, and 4.10 rear axle ratio setups. The shaft measures 33.759 in overall length, with a 7 in flange diameter and 1.7 shaft diameter, and it uses a galvanized chromoly steel construction to help resist corrosion.

For Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic owners searching for a rear right axle shaft replacement, Dorman 630-162 provides the correct fitment details and application-specific components needed for the listed vehicles. This part cross-references 68140296AA for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Broken or damaged rear axle shaft
• Noise or vibration related to axle shaft wear
• ABS warning concerns tied to a damaged tone ring
• Corrosion on the axle shaft surface
• Fitment issues after axle service on Ram 1500 rear right applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear right position, spline count, wheel bolt pattern, and differential ratio before installation. Confirm ABS tone ring requirements and compare the removed shaft to the replacement part to ensure the correct Ram 1500 or Ram 1500 Classic application. Because axle shaft fitment is position-specific, use the vehicle’s build details and axle configuration to match the listed years exactly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this axle shaft as a direct replacement part built to match the original equipment application on the listed Ram trucks. The design includes the required application-specific installation components and follows the confirmed OE-style fitment for the specified rear right vehicles.