Dorman 936-361 Drive Shaft - Rear

Rear Drive Shaft for BMW 328Ci and 328i

Dorman 936-361 is a rear drive shaft for select BMW applications, including the 2000 BMW 328Ci and 1999-2000 BMW 328i. It is built with a steel shaft and OE FIX serviceability improvements that address the difficulty of servicing factory shafts with permanently staked universal joints.

Key Features

• Steel shaft construction for driveline strength
• 2.5 in. shaft diameter
• 60.25 in. drive shaft length
• 0.065 in. wall thickness
• Rear position application
• Non-greaseable design
• Fixed-length shaft, not adjustable
• OE FIX design makes the U-joints serviceable

Detailed Description

This Dorman 936-361 rear drive shaft is engineered for BMW 328Ci and BMW 328i models that use a rear-mounted driveline shaft. The OE FIX design updates the original configuration by making the universal joints serviceable, which can simplify future maintenance compared with factory shafts that use permanently staked joints. The steel construction, 2.5-inch diameter, 60.25-inch length, and 0.065-inch wall thickness provide the core dimensions needed for direct replacement in the listed applications.

This part cross-references BMW 26111229560 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Worn or damaged rear drive shaft assemblies
• Service difficulty caused by non-serviceable factory U-joints
• Driveline vibration related to shaft wear or imbalance
• Noise from deteriorated universal joints
• Loss of driveline smoothness in the rear shaft assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, model, and rear position before installation. Confirm shaft length and diameter against the original part to ensure proper driveline fitment on the BMW 328Ci or BMW 328i. Inspect related driveline components, including mounts and adjoining joints, during replacement so the new rear drive shaft can be installed on a sound foundation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman OE FIX parts are developed to address known service issues in original equipment designs while maintaining application-specific fitment. This rear drive shaft is intended for the listed BMW applications and follows the dimensional and construction details provided for the part.