{"product_id":"dorman-936-342-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 936-342 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Driveshaft for BMW M3\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman rear drive shaft is built for 1996-1999 BMW M3 applications and addresses a common service issue found in the original shaft design. Part number 936-342 updates the rear driveline with serviceable universal joints for easier maintenance and long-term serviceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1996-1999 BMW M3, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 in shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e51.75 in drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.065 in shaft wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE FIX design replaces permanently staked U-joints with serviceable joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect rear driveshaft replacement for BMW M3 driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServiceable OE FIX Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 936-342 is engineered as an OE FIX rear driveshaft for the BMW M3, giving technicians and owners a serviceable alternative to the original shaft design. By replacing permanently staked universal joints with serviceable U-joints, this rear driveshaft simplifies future driveline maintenance while maintaining the correct rear application for 1996-1999 BMW M3 models. This part cross-references BMW 26112228212 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or noisy rear driveshaft universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty servicing factory staked U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration related to a damaged rear shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed for a direct replacement rear driveshaft on BMW M3 models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion or fatigue in the original steel shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear fitment before installation on 1996-1999 BMW M3 vehicles. Compare shaft length, diameter, and flange interface to the original part number 936-342 application before removal. Inspect related driveline components, including mounts and adjacent joints, so the replacement rear driveshaft can be installed with the correct alignment and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman designs OE FIX replacement parts to address known service issues in original equipment components. Part number 936-342 follows that approach for the BMW M3 rear driveshaft application, with a serviceable U-joint design intended to improve maintenance access compared with the factory staked-joint setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52795347173557,"sku":"BKKY-936-342","price":944.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_936342_Ang.jpg?v=1783921985","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-936-342-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}