Dorman 630-214 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Left or Rear Right

Dorman 630-214 Rear Axle Shaft

Dorman 630-214 is a direct replacement drive axle shaft for select rear-wheel-drive Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications. It is built with a carbon steel solid shaft design and includes an ABS tone ring already installed for vehicles that use wheel speed sensing at the axle.

For rear axle repair on a Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, or Lincoln Town Car, this axle shaft is made to match the original equipment layout on the listed applications. The Dorman 630-214 also includes application-specific installation components and is listed with a 28-spline configuration and 5-lug wheel pattern.

Key Features

• Direct replacement drive axle shaft for select rear axle applications
• Carbon steel solid shaft construction
• ABS tone ring installed
• 28 spline axle design
• 5-hole axle flange and 5-lug wheel pattern
• Length: 34.28 in.
• Package contents include axle shaft, ABS tone ring, wheel studs, wheel nuts, bearing, and seal

Detailed Description

This Dorman axle shaft is engineered for rear left and rear right positions on specific 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, Mercury Marauder, and Lincoln Town Car models. It is a direct OE-style replacement for damaged axle shafts, worn bearings, or axle assemblies that no longer maintain proper wheel support and rotation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Compatible With 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, rear left and rear right; 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear left and rear right; 2003-2004 Ford Crown Victoria, rear left and rear right; 2003-2004 Lincoln Town Car, rear left and rear right; 2003-2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear left and rear right; and 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder, rear left and rear right. The Dorman 630-214 is also listed for 2005 Ford Crown Victoria and 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis applications built to the specified cutoff dates.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken or damaged rear axle shaft
• Noise or rough operation from worn axle bearings
• ABS wheel speed signal issues related to a damaged tone ring
• Wheel end looseness caused by axle-related wear
• Loss of proper rear wheel support on the listed vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify axle position, spline count, and vehicle build date before ordering. This part is listed for rear left and rear right applications, with notes that vary by model year and trim, including 2003-2004 Lincoln Town Car without limited slip differential and 2005 Ford Crown Victoria or Mercury Grand Marquis built before the listed cutoff dates. Confirm the existing axle length, ABS tone ring setup, and bearing style against the vehicle before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this axle shaft as a direct replacement part for the specified OE applications, with application-specific components included in the package contents. The part number 630-214 is supported by listed interchange references for catalog matching and fitment verification.