Dorman 630-229 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Left

Dorman 630-229 Rear Left Axle Shaft

Dorman 630-229 is a direct replacement drive axle shaft for select Ford and Mercury rear left applications. It is built from carbon steel and supplied with application-specific components for the axle shaft assembly, including the bearing and seal listed in the product contents.

Key Features

• Direct replacement axle shaft for select rear left applications
• Solid shaft axle design
• Carbon steel construction
• 31-spline axle shaft
• 30.53 in. overall length
• 5-lug wheel pattern with 5 hole quantity
• ABS tone ring not included
• Package contents include axle shaft, wheel studs, wheel nuts, bearing, and seal

Detailed Description

This Dorman axle shaft is engineered to replace the original equipment axle on specific Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Explorer Sport, and Mercury Mountaineer rear left positions. It addresses axle shaft damage and bearing wear with a replacement assembly built around the listed OE-style dimensions and spline count. This part cross-references Ford 3L2Z4234AA and MG2121 for the same application.

Use Dorman 630-229 when servicing a rear axle on a 1995-2005 Ford Explorer, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, or 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer. The part number 630-229 is a practical match for technicians and owners looking for a direct-fit rear left axle shaft replacement on these vehicles.

What It Helps Solve

• Broken or damaged rear axle shaft
• Noise or rough operation from worn axle bearings
• Axle-related vibration at the rear of the vehicle
• Wheel-end issues tied to a failing shaft assembly
• Service needs on Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer rear left driveline components

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, rear left, includes bearing.
• Fits 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, rear left, includes bearing.
• Fits 1995-2001 Ford Explorer, rear left, includes bearing.
• Fits 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, rear left, includes bearing.
• Verify spline count, length, and ABS tone ring requirements before installation.
• Confirm rear left application and wheel-end hardware match the vehicle configuration.

Quality Assurance

Dorman is known for OE-style replacement driveline parts that follow application-specific fitment requirements. This axle shaft is built to match the listed vehicle applications and dimensions for a direct replacement approach.