Dorman 630-324 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Left or Rear Right

Rear Axle Shaft Replacement for GM SUVs and Trucks

Dorman 630-324 is a direct replacement axle shaft for select rear left and rear right applications on Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles. It is built from carbon steel and supplied with application-specific installation components to match the original axle shaft setup on the listed vehicles.

Use this axle shaft when the original shaft is damaged or when worn bearings have affected rear axle performance. This Dorman axle shaft 630-324 is a fitment-based replacement for 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban 1500, and 2007-2014 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL 1500 applications, along with additional Silverado, Sierra, Avalanche, and Escalade EXT listings.

Key Features

• Direct replacement drive axle shaft for select rear axle applications
• Carbon steel construction for strength and durability
• Solid shaft axle design
• 30-spline configuration
• 6-lug wheel pattern with 6 wheel lug holes
• 34.09 in. overall length
• Package contents include axle shaft, wheel studs, wheel nuts, bearing, and seal
• Interchanges with OE and aftermarket references including 15286380 and AXK298

Detailed Description

Dorman 630-324 is engineered as an OE-style axle shaft replacement for rear axle service on select GM full-size SUVs and light-duty trucks. It is a solid shaft axle made from carbon steel and configured with 30 splines, 6 wheel lugs, and a 34.09-inch length. The axle is listed for rear left and rear right positions depending on vehicle application, including 8.5 in. and 8.625 in. ring gear setups where noted. This part cross-references OE and aftermarket numbers such as 15286380 and AXK298 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Broken or bent rear axle shaft
• Noise or vibration from a worn axle assembly
• Rear wheel bearing wear related to axle service
• Damaged wheel studs or axle flange hardware at the shaft end
• Loss of driveline integrity after axle failure

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2007-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, rear left and rear right, excluding Hybrid Axle.
• Fits 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2007-2014 GMC Yukon, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2007-2013 GMC Yukon XL 1500, rear left and rear right, excluding Hybrid Axle.
• Fits 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500, rear left and rear right.
• Fits 2007-2013 GMC Sierra 1500, rear left and rear right, excluding Hybrid Axle.
• Fits 2014 GMC Sierra and Sierra 1500, rear left and rear right.

Verify ring gear size, axle position, and vehicle configuration before installation. The included bearing and seal support a complete axle service, and the application-specific components help match the original equipment layout.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement driveline components to match original equipment fit and function on the listed applications. Part number 630-324 is built for direct replacement use on the specified Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC rear axle applications.