Dorman 936-327 Drive Shaft - Front

Dorman 936-327 Front Drive Shaft

Dorman 936-327 is a complete front drive shaft assembly for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. It arrives pre-balanced and uses 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a direct replacement on the specified vehicles.

Key Features

• Complete front drive shaft assembly
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with a 1.75 in. shaft diameter
• 28.5 in. drive shaft length and 0.095 in. wall thickness
• Greaseable design for serviceability
• Regular grade type

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft is built for front driveline service on 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator, and 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer models with CV at the transfer case and 22 in. weld-to-weld measurement. The steel construction and greaseable joints support dependable driveline operation, while the pre-balanced assembly helps reduce the need for additional setup before installation. Part number 936-327 is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications and is also referenced by Cardone Reman 65-9462 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance front drive shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn CV or universal joints
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the front driveline
• Corrosion or fatigue in the original steel shaft assembly
• Service issues caused by damaged yokes or tubes

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses the front position with CV at the transfer case and the 22 in. weld-to-weld configuration before ordering. Confirm all measurements against the original shaft, including overall length and mounting style, to ensure proper fitment on the Explorer, Aviator, or Mountaineer. Part number 936-327 is intended for direct replacement in the listed applications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this assembly as a complete replacement driveline component with new major wear parts and pre-balanced construction for the specified fitments. The design focuses on restoring factory-style driveline function for the listed Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and Mercury Mountaineer applications.