Dorman 630-231 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Right

Dorman 630-231 Rear Right Axle Shaft

Dorman 630-231 is a direct replacement axle shaft for select Ford and Mercury rear right applications. It is built from carbon steel and supplied with application-specific components to support a proper OE-style repair on Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer Sport, and Mountaineer models.

Key Features

• Direct replacement axle shaft for the rear right position
• Carbon steel construction for driveline service applications
• Solid shaft axle design
• 31-spline configuration
• 27.62 in. overall length
• Wheel studs, wheel nuts, bearing, and seal included in the package contents
• ABS tone ring not included

Detailed Description

This Dorman axle shaft, part number 630-231, is engineered for select rear right driveline repairs where the original axle shaft is damaged or the bearings are worn. It is a direct replacement for the OE-style axle shaft used on 1995-2001 Ford Explorer, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, and 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer rear right applications. This part cross-references OE numbers 3L2Z4234AA and MG2120 for the same application.

Built as a solid shaft axle with 5 lug wheel pattern and 5 hole quantity, this axle shaft is intended to restore proper rear axle function while matching the original vehicle configuration. The Dorman 630-231 is a practical choice when searching for a rear right axle shaft for Ford Explorer rear axle repair or a Mercury Mountaineer axle shaft replacement.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken or damaged rear axle shaft
• Noise or vibration related to worn axle components
• Rear wheel support issues caused by bearing wear
• Loss of driveline integrity at the rear right corner
• Need for an OE-style axle shaft replacement on Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear right fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Confirm spline count, axle length, and wheel lug configuration against the original part. Because the ABS tone ring is not included, compare the vehicle’s ABS setup before ordering. The included bearing and seal support a complete axle service on the listed applications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement driveline components for direct-fit service applications. Part number 630-231 is built to replace the original axle shaft on the listed Ford and Mercury vehicles with application-specific components for a proper repair.