Dorman 946-016 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 946-016 Rear Drive Shaft for Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500

This Dorman rear drive shaft assembly is built for direct replacement service on select Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints already assembled for a complete driveline repair.

Key Features

• Complete rear drive shaft assembly for driveline replacement
• Pre-balanced for smoother operation after installation
• 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints
• Aluminum shaft construction for lightweight strength
• 78.12 in overall drive shaft length
• 5 in shaft diameter with 0.125 in wall thickness
• Non-greaseable design
• Direct replacement for part number 946-016

Detailed Description

Dorman 946-016 is a rear drive shaft assembly engineered for 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2014-2018 GMC Sierra 1500 applications. The aluminum shaft construction, 5-inch diameter, and 0.125-inch wall thickness provide a service-ready driveline component for trucks that need a complete rear driveshaft replacement. Because the assembly is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints, it simplifies the repair process and helps restore proper driveline function. This part cross-references OE number 22760950 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn joints
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the rear axle
• Damage from corrosion, wear, or impact to the original shaft
• Service issues caused by failed yokes, tubes, CV joints, or universal joints

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, rear. Fits 2014-2018 GMC Sierra 1500, rear. Verify overall length, shaft diameter, and driveline configuration before installation to confirm the replacement matches the original rear driveshaft. Inspect related driveline components, mounting points, and seals during service to help ensure a proper repair. Part number 946-016 is intended as a direct replacement for the listed applications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft assembly as a complete replacement unit with new internal and external driveline components already assembled and balanced for installation.