Dorman 936-252 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 936-252 Rear Drive Shaft for Mazda Miata

Dorman 936-252 is a rear drive shaft for select 1999-2005 Mazda Miata models. It replaces the original shaft with a serviceable OE FIX design that makes universal joint maintenance simpler, while using a steel shaft built to the listed dimensions for the application.

Key Features

• Fits 1999-2005 Mazda Miata, rear
• OE FIX design with serviceable universal joints
• Steel shaft construction
• Shaft diameter: 2.5 in
• Drive shaft length: 39.25 in
• Wall thickness: 0.065 in
• Non-greaseable design
• Overall length is not adjustable
• Package contents: 1 rear driveshaft

Detailed Description

This Dorman rear drive shaft, part number 936-252, is built for Mazda Miata rear driveline service where the original shaft uses permanently staked universal joints. By changing to a serviceable U-joint design, this replacement supports easier maintenance and future driveline service without replacing the entire shaft assembly. The steel construction and application-specific dimensions help match the original rear driveline layout on 1999-2005 Mazda Miata models. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., MF0625100, MZP-003) for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Staked universal joints that are difficult to service
• Rear driveline vibration caused by worn shaft components
• Noise from worn or failing U-joints
• Need for a direct rear drive shaft replacement on Mazda Miata
• Maintenance delays caused by non-serviceable factory shaft design

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment before installation on 1999-2005 Mazda Miata applications. Confirm shaft length, diameter, and driveline configuration against the original part before removal. Inspect related driveline components, including mounts and adjoining joints, for wear before installing the replacement shaft. Because the overall length is not adjustable, correct application matching is important for proper fit.

Quality Assurance

Dorman OE FIX parts are engineered to address common service limitations in original equipment designs. Part number 936-252 is built as a direct rear drive shaft replacement for the listed Mazda Miata applications and follows the published material and dimensional specifications.