{"product_id":"dorman-946-334-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-334 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Driveshaft for Subaru Forester\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear driveline replacement on the 2004-2005 Subaru Forester. Part number 946-334 is a complete, pre-balanced assembly with new yokes, tubes, and joints for a direct replacement approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2004-2005 Subaru Forester, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline service replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes and tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 60.125 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft diameter: 2.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall thickness: 0.065 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-334 is a rear drive shaft assembly for Subaru Forester models from 2004 and 2005. It is built with a steel shaft and a fixed overall length, and it includes a slip yoke for the specified application. According to the manufacturer, the assembly is pre-balanced and assembled with new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints to simplify driveline replacement. This part cross-references Subaru OE number 27111SA011 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Driveline Issues Addressed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise during acceleration or deceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive play from worn shaft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion or structural wear in the original steel shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService replacement for a damaged rear driveline assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear fitment on the 2004-2005 Subaru Forester before installation. Confirm shaft length, slip yoke configuration, and driveline alignment against the original part. Because the assembly is not greaseable and the overall length is not adjustable, correct application matching is important for proper fit and operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new core driveline components and pre-balanced construction for the listed Subaru Forester applications. Part number 946-334 is intended to replace the original rear driveshaft specified for this vehicle range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798253400245,"sku":"BKKY-946-334","price":500.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946334_Ang.jpg?v=1784007807","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-334-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}