Dorman 630-216 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Left

Rear Left Axle Shaft Replacement

Dorman 630-216 is a direct replacement axle shaft for select Ford full-size trucks and SUVs with rear left fitment. It is built from carbon steel and supplied with application-specific components to match the original axle shaft setup on the listed vehicles.

Use this axle shaft when the original shaft is damaged or when bearing wear has affected rear axle performance. The Dorman 630-216 is a solid shaft axle with 31 splines, 10 wheel lug holes, and a 33.38-inch length for the specified Ford F-150 and Expedition applications.

• Direct replacement for the original rear left axle shaft on select Ford vehicles
• Carbon steel construction for axle service in rear driveline applications
• Solid shaft axle design with 31 splines
• 33.38 in. overall length for the listed fitments
• Package contents include axle shaft, wheel studs, wheel nuts, bearing, and seal
• ABS tone ring not included

Fitment Details

• Fits 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, rear left, 8.8 in. ring gear; locking differential; tag no. V829A, 829B, 829D, 829F, 869D, 869F, 871D, or 871F; 14 mm stud.
• Fits 2000-2003 Ford F-150, rear left, 8.8 in. ring gear; locking differential; tag no. V829A, 829B, 829D, 829F, 869D, 869F, 871D, or 871F; 14 mm stud.
• Fits 2000-2001 Ford Expedition, rear left, 8.8 in. ring gear; WFL locking rear differential; tag no. V829A, 829B, 829D, 829F, 869D, 869F, 871D, or 871F; 14 mm stud.
• Fits 2000 Ford Expedition, rear left, 8.8 in. ring gear; WDR non-locking rear differential; tag no. V824A, V824B, V824C, V824D, 824B, 824D, V826A, V826B, V826C, V826D, 826B, 826D, V828A, V828B, V828C, 828B, 828D, 852D, 852F, 854D, 854F, 862D, or 862F; 14 mm stud.
• Fits 2000 Ford F-150, rear left, 8.8 in. ring gear; exc. locking differential; tag no. V824A, V824B, V824C, V824D, 824B, 824D, V826A, V826B, V826C, V826D, 826B, 826D, V828A, V828B, V828C, or 828B; 14 mm stud.

What This Axle Shaft Helps Address

• Rear axle shaft damage from wear, impact, or driveline failure
• Noise or vibration related to a worn axle shaft or bearing area
• Axle service needs on Ford F-150 and Ford Expedition rear left applications
• Replacement after seal or bearing wear at the axle end

Installation Notes

Confirm differential type, axle tag number, stud size, and rear left position before ordering. This part number, Dorman 630-216, is specific to the listed 8.8 in. ring gear applications and should be matched to the vehicle’s axle configuration during installation. The ABS tone ring is not included, so verify whether the original tone ring is reusable for your application.

Quality Assurance

Dorman 630-216 is engineered as a direct OE-style replacement for the specified Ford applications. It is supplied with the application-specific components listed in the product data and cross-references to AXK229 and MG2193 for the same application.