Dorman 946-095 Drive Shaft - Rear

Rear Drive Shaft for Silverado 3500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD

Dorman 946-095 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD and GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Chassis Cab applications. It arrives pre-balanced and uses all-new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a direct replacement approach.

Key Features

• Complete rear driveshaft assembly for driveline service
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity (CV) joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with a 3.5 in shaft diameter
• 97.4635 in drive shaft length with 0.083 in wall thickness
• Greaseable design for serviceability
• Overall length adjustable
• Fits rear position applications only

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft is built for rear driveline replacement on 2011-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD and GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Chassis Cab models. The steel shaft construction, greaseable joints, and adjustable overall length support a precise replacement for vehicles that require a rear driveshaft assembly in the specified configuration. Part number 946-095 is also cross-referenced to 22790513 for the same application.

Compatible With 2016-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, rear Crew Chassis Cab models with ID AA43, ABAD, ABM4, or AB5P. Compatible With 2016-2019 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, rear Crew Chassis Cab models with ID AA43, ABAD, ABM4, or AB5P. Compatible With 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, rear Crew Chassis Cab. Compatible With 2011-2015 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, rear Crew Chassis Cab. Dorman 946-095 is a direct-fit rear driveshaft solution for these listed applications.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn CV or universal joints
• Service issues caused by damaged yokes or tube wear
• Fitment problems when the original shaft is no longer serviceable
• Grease service needs on a maintainable rear driveline assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear position fitment, wheelbase configuration, and the axle or build ID listed for your truck before installation. Compare the original shaft length and mounting points to confirm the correct application for your Silverado 3500 HD or Sierra 3500 HD. Because this assembly is adjustable in overall length, final alignment should be checked during installation to ensure proper driveline operation.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman replacement driveshaft is pre-balanced and assembled with new driveline components to support consistent fit and function. Dorman 946-095 is engineered as a complete rear driveshaft replacement for the listed Chevrolet and GMC heavy-duty chassis cab applications.