{"product_id":"dorman-946-345-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-345 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-345 Drive Shaft for Express and Savana\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-345 is a complete drive shaft assembly for rear applications on select Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans. It is pre-balanced for installation and built with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints to support a direct driveline replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 3.5 in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 98.977 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.083 in wall thickness for driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable drive shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for fitment alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete assembly for rear driveline replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft, part number 946-345, is built for 2010-2016 Chevrolet Express 2500, 2010-2016 Chevrolet Express 3500, 2010-2016 GMC Savana 2500, and 2010-2016 GMC Savana 3500 in rear 2 piece shaft assembly applications. The steel shaft and slip yoke design support driveline service on vans that need a replacement assembly with correct length and balance characteristics. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn or out-of-balance driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play from damaged yokes or shaft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues on rear driveline assemblies in Express and Savana vans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs after shaft tube or joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear 2 piece shaft assembly fitment before ordering. Confirm shaft length, slip yoke configuration, and overall driveline measurements against the original part. Inspect related driveline components during installation, and follow vehicle service procedures for torque and alignment checks. Part number 946-345 should be matched to the vehicle application listed above for proper fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this assembly as a pre-balanced replacement with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints to support consistent driveline service. The part number 946-345 is intended for direct replacement use on the listed Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana rear applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798253760693,"sku":"BKKY-946-345","price":1156.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946345_Fro.jpg?v=1784007868","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-345-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}