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Dorman 946-061 Drive Shaft - Rear
| Brand | Dorman 980160PER |
|---|---|
| Conventional Or Drum-In-Hat Type Rotor | Conventional |
| Discard Thickness | 1.020 |
| Discard Thickness | 25.900 |
| Mounting Bolt Hole Circle Diameter | 5.500 |
| Mounting Bolt Hole Circle Diameter | 139.700 |
| Nominal Thickness | 1.100 |
| Nominal Thickness | 27.950 |
| Fits | —20 vehicles |
Complete assembly. Pre-balanced and ready to install with new yokes, tubes, CV joints and universal joints.
Aluminum shaft. Lightweight construction helps reduce rotating mass.
Drive shaft. A direct replacement for driveline service and repair.
Cross-references 15024406 for the same application. See all 1.
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Dorman 946-061 Rear Drive Shaft
Restore driveline function with this Dorman rear drive shaft assembly for select Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 2500 HD Classic, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and Sierra 2500 HD Classic applications. Dorman 946-061 is a complete replacement assembly that arrives pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a direct service solution.
Key Features
- Complete rear drive shaft assembly for rear-position applications
- Pre-balanced for installation readiness
- 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints
- Aluminum shaft construction
- 83.352 in drive shaft length
- 5 in shaft diameter with 0.083 in wall thickness
- Non-greaseable design
- Regular grade type
Product Details
This Dorman drive shaft is built for rear driveline service on 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 2001-2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2001-2003 GMC Sierra 2500, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic, and 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic. Part number 946-061 is engineered as a complete rear driveshaft replacement, helping simplify service when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance. This part cross-references 15024406 for the same application.
Common Problems This Part Addresses
- Vibration from an out-of-balance rear driveshaft
- Clunking or driveline noise from worn joints
- Damage to the shaft tube or yokes
- Excess play in the rear driveline assembly
- Service needs after driveline wear on Silverado 2500 HD and Sierra 2500 HD trucks
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify rear application, shaft length, and driveline configuration before installation. Confirm the vehicle is one of the listed Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 2500 HD Classic, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 2500 HD, or Sierra 2500 HD Classic rear applications. Compare the original shaft dimensions and mounting points to Dorman 946-061 before removal of the existing assembly.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies this replacement drive shaft as a complete assembly with new internal and external driveline components and pre-balanced construction for service-ready installation.
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Bed Length | Drive Type | Transmission | Wheel Base | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD Classic | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2007 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD Classic | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2006 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2005 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2004 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2003 | GMC | Sierra 2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2003 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2002 | GMC | Sierra 2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2002 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2001 | GMC | Sierra 2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
| 2001 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | 8' 0" Foot Bed | 4WD | Automatic | 157.5" | Rear | — |
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