{"product_id":"dorman-946-200-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-200 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for Nissan Maxima\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman OE FIX rear drive shaft is built for 1981-1984 Nissan Maxima rear applications, including the 1 piece conversion shaft setup. Dorman Part Number 946-200 addresses a common service issue by replacing permanently staked universal joints with serviceable U-joints for easier maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1981-1984 Nissan Maxima, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE FIX design with serviceable universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 in shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52.37 in drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.065 in shaft wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable drive shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect rear driveshaft replacement for the listed application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-200 is a rear drive shaft engineered for the 1981-1984 Nissan Maxima and the rear 1 piece conversion shaft application. The steel shaft uses a 2.5-inch diameter and 0.065-inch wall thickness, with an overall length of 52.37 inches. Unlike the original design on specific vehicles that uses permanently staked universal joints, this OE FIX replacement makes the U-joints serviceable to simplify future driveline maintenance. This part cross-references 37000W3001 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Solve\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or damaged rear drive shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService difficulty caused by staked universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration related to shaft wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise from failing rear U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed for a replacement on Nissan Maxima rear driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle is a 1981-1984 Nissan Maxima with the rear 1 piece conversion shaft application before ordering. Confirm shaft length, diameter, and driveline configuration against the original part to ensure proper replacement. Inspect related driveline components, including U-joints and mounting points, during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX parts are engineered to address known service issues in original equipment designs while maintaining application-specific fitment for the listed Nissan Maxima years. Part Number 946-200 is built as a direct rear driveshaft replacement for the confirmed vehicle range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798248550581,"sku":"BKKY-946-200","price":703.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946200_Ang.jpg?v=1784007115","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-200-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}