Dorman 630-165 Drive Axle Shaft Assembly - Rear Left

Dorman 630-165 Rear Left Axle Shaft Assembly

Restore driveline function on a 2011 Ram 1500 with this Dorman drive axle shaft assembly. Dorman 630-165 is a direct replacement for the original rear left axle shaft on the specified application, supplied ready for installation with the axle shaft, ABS tone ring, and wheel studs already matched to the assembly.

Key Features

• Direct replacement drive axle shaft assembly for the rear left position
• Fits 2011 Ram 1500, rear left
• Includes 31 inboard splines and a 33-inch shaft length
• Constructed from Chromoly steel / SAE1541H material for axle service
• Includes ABS tone ring and wheel studs
• Rust-resistant coating helps protect the shaft surface
• Wheel bolt pattern size: 5.5 in
• Designed for differential case design types 3.21, 3.27, 3.55, 3.92, and 4.10

Detailed Description

This Dorman axle shaft assembly is built for the rear left side of a 2011 Ram 1500 and is intended to replace a damaged axle shaft or a unit with worn bearings on the original equipment application. The assembly uses a 1.7-inch shaft diameter, 31 inboard splines, and a 5.5-inch wheel bolt pattern, with an ABS tone ring included for vehicles equipped with wheel speed sensing. Dorman 630-165 also cross-references Mopar 68065489AA for the same application.

For buyers searching for a 2011 Ram 1500 rear left axle shaft assembly, this part provides an OE-style replacement path with the key mounting and driveline details already matched to the vehicle application. The Dorman 630-165 axle shaft assembly is a practical choice when the original shaft is damaged, noisy, or no longer serviceable.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken or bent rear axle shaft
• Noise caused by worn axle bearings
• ABS warning concerns related to a damaged tone ring
• Wheel stud damage at the axle flange
• Driveline issues on a 2011 Ram 1500 rear left application

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear left fitment before ordering and confirm the differential ratio and axle configuration match the vehicle. Inspect related seals, bearings, and brake components during service, since this assembly does not include axle shaft seal, hub bearing, brake hardware, brake dust shield, or brake backing plate. Confirm spline count, bolt pattern, and ABS tone ring requirements against the original part before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this axle shaft assembly as a direct replacement component for the specified Ram application. The part is built with rust-resistant coating and application-specific dimensions to support proper fitment on the 2011 Ram 1500 rear left position.