{"product_id":"dorman-946-245-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-245 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-245 Rear Drive Shaft for Nissan 350Z\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman rear drive shaft is built for 2003-2009 Nissan 350Z applications and addresses a common service issue found in the original shaft design. Part number 946-245 replaces a rear driveline assembly with serviceable universal joints for easier maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for rear driveline use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-inch shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e58.5-inch drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.083-inch wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-length shaft with no adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE FIX design for serviceable U-joint maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-245 is a rear drive shaft engineered for 2003-2009 Nissan 350Z models. It is made from steel and measures 58.5 inches in length with a 3-inch diameter and 0.083-inch wall thickness. The OE FIX design updates the original rear shaft setup by making the universal joints serviceable, which simplifies future driveline maintenance compared with permanently staked joints. This part cross-references Hyundai OE number 37000CD100 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or noisy rear drive shaft U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty servicing permanently staked universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a damaged or fatigued rear shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline play caused by shaft wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs for a failed rear driveshaft on Nissan 350Z models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear driveline measurements and vehicle fitment before installation. Inspect related driveline components, including mounting points and adjacent joints, for wear or damage before replacing the shaft. Confirm the application matches 2003-2009 Nissan 350Z, rear, and compare the original part number when available. Part number 946-245 is a fixed-length rear driveshaft and is not adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX parts are engineered to address known serviceability issues in original equipment designs. This rear drive shaft is built as a direct replacement for the listed Nissan 350Z rear application and is backed by Dorman manufacturing standards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798251204789,"sku":"BKKY-946-245","price":840.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946245_Ang.jpg?v=1784007409","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-245-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}