{"product_id":"dorman-946-201-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-201 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for Nissan Maxima\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman rear drive shaft is built for specific Nissan Maxima applications and addresses a common service issue found on original shafts with permanently staked universal joints. Part number 946-201 converts the rear driveline to a serviceable design for easier maintenance on the correct vehicle applications.\u003c\/p\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\u003e51 in drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.065 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear position application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE FIX design for serviceable U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-length shaft; not adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOE FIX Serviceable Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-201 is a rear drive shaft for 1982-1983 Nissan Maxima applications, including the 1-piece conversion shaft setup. It is engineered as an OE FIX replacement that changes the original permanently staked U-joint arrangement to a serviceable configuration, making future driveline maintenance simpler. This rear driveshaft uses steel construction and fixed dimensions to match the specified application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references 37000W3301 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Driveline Issues It Can Solve\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or failing rear driveshaft U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService difficulty caused by staked factory U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration related to shaft wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise from a damaged rear drive shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed for a serviceable replacement on Nissan Maxima rear driveline applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with 1982 Nissan Maxima, rear, 1-piece conversion shaft, and 1983 Nissan Maxima, rear, January through May production with 1-piece conversion shaft. Verify the rear driveline configuration and production date before ordering. Confirm shaft length, diameter, and mounting points against the original part number 946-201 application to ensure proper replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures OE-style replacement driveline components with application-specific fitment and service-focused design updates. Part number 946-201 follows that approach by addressing the original service limitation in the rear drive shaft assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798248616117,"sku":"BKKY-946-201","price":703.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946201_Ang.jpg?v=1784007123","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-201-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}