{"product_id":"dorman-946-369-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-369 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-369 Rear Drive Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-369 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari applications. It is pre-balanced for installation and built with new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints to replace a worn or damaged driveline assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel drive shaft construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for direct replacement use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for application-specific fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e56.68 in drive shaft length with 3.5 in shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.083 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft, part number 946-369, is built for rear-position fitment on 2004-2005 Chevrolet Astro and 2004-2005 GMC Safari models. It also fits 2003 Chevrolet Astro, rear, with 2 same size U-joints, ID NC1, and 2003 GMC Safari, rear, with 2 same size U-joints, ID NC1. This part cross-references OE number 15187221 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 drive shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from failed U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline play caused by damaged yokes or shaft wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of smooth power transfer to the rear axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs after shaft tube or joint damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear driveline configuration, shaft length, and the 2003 ID NC1 note before installation. Confirm the vehicle uses the correct U-joint setup and compare the existing shaft dimensions to the listed 56.68 in length, 3.5 in diameter, and 0.083 in wall thickness. The slip yoke and adjustable overall length help support application matching on Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari rear drive shaft replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this assembly as a complete replacement driveline component with new major wear parts already installed and pre-balanced for service. Part number 946-369 is engineered as a direct-fit replacement for the listed rear applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798254350517,"sku":"BKKY-946-369","price":610.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946369_Fro.jpg?v=1784007976","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-369-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}