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Dorman 932-201 Drive Shaft CV Joint - Front
Reliable Drive Shaft CV Joint for Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury
The Dorman 932-201 Drive Shaft CV Joint is engineered to restore driveline performance for select Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles. Designed as a standard replacement part, it ensures proper fit and function for models like the Ford Explorer, Ranger, and Lincoln Aviator.
- Compatible with Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury models including Explorer, Ranger, Aviator, B3000, B4000, Mountaineer, and Explorer Sport Trac
- Steel construction for durability and strength
- Includes grease, boot clamp, and snap ring for complete installation
- 26 spline quantity with 1.051 inch spline diameter and 1.297 inch spline length
- Natural-colored boot with 6 mounting holes and M8 x 1.25 mm bolt thread sizes
- Bolt circle diameter of 3.596 inches and bolt diameter of 0.347 inches
- Housing outside diameter of 4.206 inches and thickness of 1.394 inches
- Installation hardware included for straightforward replacement
Detailed Drive Shaft CV Joint Specifications
The Dorman 932-201 Drive Shaft CV Joint is constructed from high-quality steel to provide reliable strength and longevity. It features 26 splines with a diameter of 1.051 inches and a spline length of 1.297 inches, ensuring precise engagement with the drive shaft. The natural-colored boot protects the joint from contaminants while the included grease maintains smooth operation. With six mounting holes and M8 x 1.25 mm bolt threads, this CV joint is designed for secure attachment. The housing measures 4.206 inches in outside diameter and 1.394 inches in thickness, matching OEM specifications for a proper fit.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
This drive shaft CV joint is compatible with a range of Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles, including:
- Ford Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac
- Ford Ranger
- Lincoln Aviator and Mountaineer
- Mazda B3000 and B4000
It is ideal for replacing worn or damaged CV joints to restore driveline function and vehicle safety.
Common Issues Addressed by the Dorman 932-201 CV Joint
- Eliminates clicking or popping noises during turns caused by worn CV joints
- Prevents vibration or shuddering under acceleration
- Stops grease leaks from torn or damaged boots
- Restores smooth power transfer to the wheels
- Prevents premature wear of related driveline components
Installation Notes and Tips
The Dorman 932-201 includes all necessary installation hardware such as boot clamps and snap rings for a complete replacement. It is recommended to inspect the drive shaft and surrounding components during installation to ensure no additional damage is present. Proper torque specifications should be followed for mounting bolts (M8 x 1.25 mm thread size). Applying the included grease evenly inside the boot will help maintain joint lubrication and extend service life.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This Dorman drive shaft CV joint is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards for fit, form, and function. It is offered as a standard replacement part with quality assurance backed by Dorman's warranty policy. Buyers should refer to Dorman's official warranty terms for coverage details.
| Brand | Dorman |
| Part Number | 932-201 |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | 3.596 in |
| Bolt Diameter | 0.347 in |
| Bolt Thread Sizes | M8 x 1.25 mm |
| Boot Color | Natural |
| Grease Included | Yes |
| Housing Outside Diameter (in) | 4.206 in |
| Housing Thickness (in) | 1.394 in |
| Installation Hardware Included | Yes |
| Item Grade | Standard Replacement |
| Material | Steel |
| Mounting Hole Quantity | 6 |
| Package Contents | 1 Drive Shaft CV Joint; Boot Clamp; Snap Ring |
| Spline Diameter (In) | 1.051 in |
| Spline Length (In) | 1.297 in |
| Spline Quantity | 26 |
This part fits 68 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2010 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2009 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2008 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2008 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2007 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2007 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2006 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2005 | Ford | Explorer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2005 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2005 | Lincoln | Aviator | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2005 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2005 | Mercury | Mountaineer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2004 | Lincoln | Aviator | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2004 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2004 | Mercury | Mountaineer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2003 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2003 | Lincoln | Aviator | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2003 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2003 | Mercury | Mountaineer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2003 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2002 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2002 | Mazda | B3000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2002 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2002 | Mercury | Mountaineer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2002 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2001 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2001 | Mazda | B3000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2001 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2001 | Mercury | Mountaineer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2001 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2000 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2000 | Mazda | B3000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2000 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2000 | Mercury | Mountaineer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 2000 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1999 | Ford | Explorer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1999 | Ford | Explorer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1999 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1999 | Mazda | B3000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1999 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1999 | Mercury | Mountaineer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1999 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1998 | Ford | Explorer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1998 | Ford | Explorer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1998 | Ford | Ranger | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1998 | Mazda | B3000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1998 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1998 | Mercury | Mountaineer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1998 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1997 | Ford | Explorer | AWD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
| 1997 | Ford | Explorer | 4WD | Front | Propeller Shaft - Fitment Note: Fits Drive Shaft CV Joint applications. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.