Dorman 630-209 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Left or Rear Right

OE-Style Rear Axle Shaft Replacement

Dorman 630-209 is a direct replacement drive axle shaft for select rear-wheel-drive Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is built from carbon steel and supplied with application-specific components for a more complete repair on the rear left or rear right side.

Use this axle shaft when the original shaft is damaged or when bearing wear has affected rear axle performance on vehicles such as the Ford LTD Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis.

Key Features

• Direct replacement drive axle shaft for select rear axle applications
• Carbon steel construction for strength and durability
• Solid shaft axle design
• 28-spline configuration
• 5-lug wheel pattern with 5 wheel lug holes
• 30.91 in. overall length
• Includes axle shaft, wheel studs, wheel nuts, bearing, and seal
• ABS tone ring not included

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman 630-209 is engineered as an OE-style axle shaft replacement for rear left and rear right positions on select 1979-1989 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models. It is a solid shaft axle made from carbon steel and matched to the original application dimensions, including 30.91 in. length and 28 splines. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., AXK204, D9AZ4234A) for the same application. For buyers searching for a rear axle shaft for a 1987-1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, 1982-1989 Lincoln Town Car, or 1979-1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, Dorman 630-209 provides a direct-fit repair path.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken or bent rear axle shaft
• Noise or vibration from a worn axle assembly
• Leakage related to a worn axle seal area
• Wheel-end issues tied to bearing wear
• Rear driveline problems on affected Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify rear left or rear right fitment before ordering.
• Confirm spline count, axle length, and wheel lug configuration against the original part.
• Inspect the axle housing and related components for wear before installation.
• Check ABS requirements, since the tone ring is not included.
• Use the included bearing and seal components as specified for the application.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs direct replacement parts to match original equipment fit and function on specific vehicles. This axle shaft is built for the listed applications and supplied with the components needed for the repair configuration shown in the fitment data.

• Fits 1987-1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, rear left
• Fits 1987-1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, rear right
• Fits 1982-1989 Lincoln Town Car, rear left
• Fits 1982-1989 Lincoln Town Car, rear right
• Fits 1987-1989 Mercury Colony Park, rear left
• Fits 1987-1989 Mercury Colony Park, rear right
• Fits 1979-1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear left
• Fits 1979-1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear right
• Fits 1979-1986 Ford LTD, rear left
• Fits 1979-1986 Ford LTD, rear right
• Fits 1980-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, rear left
• Fits 1980-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, rear right
• Fits 1979-1982 Mercury Marquis, rear left
• Fits 1979-1982 Mercury Marquis, rear right
• Fits 1980 Lincoln Continental, rear left
• Fits 1980 Lincoln Continental, rear right