Dorman 630-225 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Left or Rear Right

Dorman 630-225 Rear Axle Shaft Replacement

Dorman 630-225 is a direct replacement axle shaft for select Ford rear axle applications. It is built from carbon steel and supplied with application-specific components needed for the repair, making it a practical solution when the original axle shaft is damaged or the bearings are worn.

Compatible With 1983-1997 Ford Ranger, 1984-1990 Ford Bronco II, and 1986-1997 Ford Aerostar rear axle positions, this axle shaft is built to match the original equipment layout on the listed vehicles. The Dorman 630-225 is a solid shaft axle with a 29.18 in. length, 28 splines, and 5-lug wheel pattern details that align with the factory application.

Key Features

• Direct replacement axle shaft for select Ford rear axle applications
• Carbon steel construction for strength and durability
• Solid shaft axle design
• 28-spline configuration
• 5-hole and 5-lug wheel pattern details
• Includes axle shaft, wheel studs, wheel nuts, bearing, and seal
• ABS tone ring not included

Detailed Product Overview

This Dorman axle shaft is engineered for rear right and rear left applications across select Ford models, including Ford Ranger, Ford Bronco II, and Ford Aerostar. It is a direct OE-style replacement for vehicles that need a new axle shaft after bearing wear, shaft damage, or related driveline service. Part number 630-225 is also cross-referenced to AXK279 and E3TZ4234C for the same application.

With a 29.18-inch overall length and carbon steel construction, this axle shaft is built to match the original fitment requirements of the listed vehicles. The included bearing and seal support a complete repair at the axle end, while the 28-spline design and 5-lug wheel setup help maintain factory-style driveline and wheel interface characteristics.

Common Repair Reasons

• Damaged axle shaft from wear, impact, or driveline failure
• Noise or rough operation caused by worn axle bearings
• Oil leakage at the axle seal area
• Wheel-end service on rear axle assemblies
• Restoring factory-style axle function on Ford Ranger, Bronco II, or Aerostar

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear left or rear right position before ordering, since fitment varies by vehicle and axle side. Confirm the axle length, spline count, and wheel-end configuration against the original part before installation. This axle shaft does not include an ABS tone ring, so compare the vehicle’s original ABS setup before service. For best results, inspect the axle housing, bearings, and seals during installation and replace any worn mating components as needed.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement driveline parts are built to match original equipment fitment and application requirements for the listed Ford vehicles. Part number 630-225 is intended as a direct replacement for the specified axle shaft applications.