{"product_id":"dorman-938-212-drive-shaft-front","title":"Dorman 938-212 Drive Shaft - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 938-212 Front Drive Shaft for Sorento\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 938-212 is a front drive shaft for select Kia Sorento models with Part Time 4WD and no auto transfer case. It replaces the original shaft with a serviceable design that makes U-joint maintenance simpler on the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\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\u003e26.624 in drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.083 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for proper fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable drive shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE FIX design with serviceable U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft, part number 938-212, is built for 2003-2006 Kia Sorento front driveline applications that use Part Time 4WD without an auto transfer case. The steel shaft and adjustable overall length support correct driveline setup, while the OE FIX design addresses the service difficulty of permanently staked universal joints found on the original equipment shaft. For buyers searching for a Kia Sorento front drive shaft replacement, 938-212 provides a direct-fit service solution for the specified drivetrain configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Hyundai\/Kia OE number 491003E000 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or noisy front drive shaft U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration from a damaged shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues caused by non-serviceable staked U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment problems on 2003-2006 Kia Sorento Part Time 4WD models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront driveline replacement needs on Sorento vehicles without an auto transfer case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle is a 2003-2006 Kia Sorento with front position, Part Time 4WD, and no auto transfer case before ordering. Confirm shaft length and driveline configuration against the original part number 938-212 application. Inspect related driveline components, including U-joints and mounting points, during installation to help ensure proper operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX parts are engineered to address common service limitations in original equipment designs by improving maintainability. Part number 938-212 is built as a replacement front drive shaft for the listed Kia Sorento applications and is backed by Dorman product engineering standards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52795374796981,"sku":"BKKY-938-212","price":470.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_938212_Ang.jpg?v=1783925367","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-938-212-drive-shaft-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}