{"product_id":"dorman-630-209a-drive-axle-shaft-rear-left-or-rear-right","title":"Dorman 630-209A Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Left or Rear Right","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive axle shaft, part number 630-209A, directly replaces the original equipment on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury rear axle applications. It is built for solid-shaft rear driveline service and is specified for vehicles using a 5 x 4.5 wheel bolt pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse this axle shaft when the original shaft is damaged or when bearing wear has affected rear axle operation. The 630-209A is a fitment-based replacement for classic Ford LTD, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement axle shaft for select rear axle applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon steel construction with a galvanized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28-spline inboard design with a 31.6 mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits vehicles with a 5 x 4.5 wheel bolt pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication-specific installation components included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with solid shaft axle configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 630-209A is a drive axle shaft engineered as a direct OE-style replacement for specific rear axle applications. It matches the original equipment layout for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles and is built from carbon steel with a galvanized finish for service in demanding driveline environments. The shaft uses a 28-spline inboard configuration, a 31.6 mm diameter, and a 5-lug, 5 x 4.5 wheel bolt pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references D9AZ4234A for the same application. It is a practical replacement for rear axle service on Ford LTD, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car models where the original shaft has failed or wear has developed in the axle assembly. Part number 630-209A is also identified by the same OE-style application coverage across multiple model years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a damaged rear axle shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring driveline function after bearing wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing axle noise or vibration from shaft wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairing a failed shaft in a solid rear axle assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturning proper wheel mounting support in the rear axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 1988-1989 Ford Country Squire, rear left. Fits 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, rear right. Fits 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, rear right. Fits 1988-1989 Lincoln Town Car, rear left. Fits 1982-1983 Lincoln Town Car, rear left. Fits 1989 Mercury Colony Park, rear right. Fits 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear left. Fits 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear left. Fits 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear left. Fits 1981-1982 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear left. Fits 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear left. Fits 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, rear left. Fits 1987-1988 Mercury Colony Park, rear left. Fits 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear right. Fits 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear right. Fits 1983-1984 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear right. Fits 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear right. Fits 1987 Ford Country Squire, rear right. Fits 1984-1987 Lincoln Town Car, rear right. Fits 1981-1986 Ford LTD, rear left. Fits 1981-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, rear left. Fits 1980-1982 Mercury Marquis, rear left. Fits 1979-1980 Ford LTD, rear right. Fits 1980 Lincoln Continental, rear left. Fits 1980 Lincoln Mark VI, rear right. Fits 1979 Mercury Marquis, rear right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify axle position, spline count, and wheel bolt pattern before installation. The fitment notes indicate that bearing, seal, and hardware are not included, so those components must be confirmed separately during service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies OE-style replacement driveline parts for service applications that require direct-fit geometry and application-specific details. Part number 630-209A follows that approach for rear axle repair on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53396500316341,"sku":"BKKY-630-209A","price":112.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_630209A_FRO.jpg?v=1790662224","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-630-209a-drive-axle-shaft-rear-left-or-rear-right","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}