Dorman 936-331 Drive Shaft - Front

Front Drive Shaft for Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Dorman 936-331 is a front drive shaft for select Mercedes-Benz E-Class applications, including 2004-2005 Mercedes-Benz E320, 2006-2007 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E280, and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 with VIN breakpoints noted below. It uses a steel shaft with a 2-inch diameter, 24.75-inch length, and 0.083-inch wall thickness for a direct-fit driveline repair.

This OE FIX front drive shaft updates the original design by making the universal joints serviceable, which simplifies future maintenance on vehicles that originally used permanently staked U-joints. If you are searching for a Dorman 936-331 front driveshaft for Mercedes-Benz E350 or a replacement front drive shaft for Mercedes-Benz E320, this part is built for those specific applications.

Key Features

• Steel shaft construction for driveline strength
• Front drive shaft application for select Mercedes-Benz E-Class models
• Serviceable U-joint design for easier maintenance than permanently staked joints
• 24.75-inch overall drive shaft length
• 2-inch shaft diameter with 0.083-inch wall thickness
• Regular grade type
• Non-greaseable design
• Direct replacement part number: 936-331

Detailed Description

Dorman 936-331 is engineered as a front drive shaft replacement for Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles that use the listed factory configuration. The steel construction and fixed-length design support a straightforward driveline repair, while the OE FIX approach addresses a common service issue on original shafts with staked universal joints. By making the U-joints serviceable, this front drive shaft helps reduce the difficulty of future driveline maintenance on the affected Mercedes-Benz E350, E320, and E280 applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Worn or damaged front drive shaft assembly
• Noise or vibration related to driveline wear
• Service difficulty caused by non-serviceable factory U-joints
• Replacement needs after driveline component failure
• Fitment-specific repair for Mercedes-Benz E-Class front driveline service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle VIN before ordering, especially for 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 applications that require a VIN breakpoint match. Confirm front position fitment and compare shaft length, diameter, and mounting configuration to the original part before installation. Because this is a direct replacement driveline component, proper inspection of related driveline parts is recommended during service.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures OE-style replacement parts and OE FIX solutions that address known factory service limitations. Part number 936-331 is built to match the specified front driveline application for select Mercedes-Benz E-Class models.