Dorman 630-471 Drive Axle Shaft Assembly - Front

Dorman 630-471 Front Intermediate Axle Shaft

The Dorman 630-471 drive axle shaft assembly is a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models. It arrives ready for installation with the axle shaft, retainer clip, and bearing included, making it a practical solution when the original shaft is damaged or the bearings are worn.

Key Features

• Direct replacement drive axle shaft assembly for select front transaxle applications
• Fits 2009-2012 Ford Escape, front intermediate shaft
• Fits 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner, front intermediate shaft
• Steel construction with a 17.187 in. compressed length
• 35-spline inboard and 35-spline outboard design
• Package contents include axle shaft, retainer clip, and bearing
• Cross-references Cardone New 66-2902IS and OE part number 9L8Z3A329B for the same application

Detailed Description

This Dorman axle shaft assembly is built for front transaxle use and matches the original equipment configuration on specific Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles. The 1.078 in. steel shaft uses 35 splines on both ends and measures 17.187 in. in length, helping restore proper driveline connection where the intermediate shaft has failed or the bearing has worn out. The Dorman 630-471 is a direct-fit replacement for 2009-2012 Ford Escape and 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner front intermediate shaft applications.

What It Helps Fix

• Noise or vibration from a worn intermediate shaft bearing
• Driveline issues caused by a damaged axle shaft
• Loss of smooth power transfer through the front transaxle
• Fitment problems from a failed OE shaft assembly
• Service needs on Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner front intermediate shaft applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and front intermediate shaft configuration before ordering. Compare spline count, shaft length, and transaxle layout to the original part to confirm fitment. This assembly does not include wheel studs, ABS tone ring, axle shaft seal, hub bearing, brake hardware, brake dust shield, or brake backing plate.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies direct replacement driveline components engineered to match original equipment fit and function on listed applications. The 630-471 is built for the specified Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner fitments and is intended to restore the original shaft assembly configuration.