{"product_id":"dorman-936-658-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 936-658 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for Audi Quattro Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 936-658 is a rear drive shaft built for select Audi Quattro applications where the original shaft uses permanently staked universal joints. This OE FIX design changes the service approach by making the U-joints serviceable for easier maintenance on the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 in. shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e57.500 in. drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.083 in. wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear drive shaft for specific Audi A6 Quattro and Audi 100 Quattro applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-length shaft; not adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServiceable OE FIX Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman rear driveshaft is engineered for 1998 Audi A6 Quattro rear applications to VIN 4A-W-005 000, 1995-1997 Audi A6 Quattro rear applications, and 1992-1994 Audi 100 Quattro applications. The serviceable U-joint design addresses a common driveline service issue on vehicles that originally used staked joints, helping simplify future maintenance without changing the vehicle’s original driveline layout. Dorman 936-658 is a direct-fit rear drive shaft for Audi Quattro driveline repair and replacement needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references 4A521101D for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or damaged rear drive shaft assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration caused by shaft wear or imbalance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService difficulty from permanently staked universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise from failing U-joints in the rear driveline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs on Audi A6 Quattro and Audi 100 Quattro rear driveline systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify vehicle fitment by year, model, position, and VIN note before installation. Confirm the rear driveline configuration matches the original application and inspect related driveline components for wear before replacing the shaft. Because this shaft is not adjustable, proper application matching is important for correct installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX parts are built to address known service issues in original equipment designs while maintaining application-specific fitment. Part number 936-658 is intended for direct replacement use on the listed Audi Quattro rear applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52795358806197,"sku":"BKKY-936-658","price":1331.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_936658_Ang.jpg?v=1783923147","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-936-658-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}