Dorman 630-301 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Left

Dorman 630-301 Rear Left Axle Shaft

This Dorman axle shaft is a direct replacement for the original equipment unit on select Jeep Grand Cherokee models. Built for the rear left position, Dorman 630-301 addresses axle shaft damage and bearing wear with application-specific components matched to the vehicle.

Key Features

• Direct replacement axle shaft for select rear left applications
• Fits 1994-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, rear left, Dana 35 axle
• Solid shaft axle construction in carbon steel
• 27-spline design with 29.78-inch length
• Includes axle shaft, wheel studs, wheel nuts, bearing, and seal
• ABS tone ring not included

Detailed Description

Dorman 630-301 is a replacement drive axle shaft for 1994-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee rear left applications equipped with the Dana 35 axle. It is built from carbon steel and uses a solid shaft axle design with 27 splines and a 29.78-inch overall length. This part cross-references AXK105 for the same application. If you are replacing a worn or damaged Jeep Grand Cherokee axle shaft, Dorman 630-301 provides the core shaft and related service components needed for a proper repair.

Common Repair Reasons

• Broken or bent rear axle shaft
• Noise from worn axle bearings or seal failure
• Axle vibration or driveline roughness
• Wheel-end leakage at the axle seal area
• Loss of axle strength after impact or wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify Dana 35 axle configuration before ordering. Confirm rear left position, spline count, and overall shaft length against the original part. Inspect the axle bearing, seal surface, and wheel-end hardware during installation to help ensure a proper repair. For Jeep Grand Cherokee axle shaft replacement, match the vehicle year and axle setup exactly to the listed fitment.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this axle shaft as an OE-style replacement for the listed Jeep Grand Cherokee applications. Part number 630-301 is built to replace the original axle shaft on confirmed fitments and is supplied with application-specific service components for the repair.