{"product_id":"dorman-946-380-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-380 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for the rear position on the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320. Part number 946-380 is a direct-fit driveline replacement with a pre-balanced design and new yokes, tubes, and joints for a ready-to-install setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 2.5 in shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64 in drive shaft length with 0.083 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included for driveline connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable drive shaft design for serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for fitment alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for smoother operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 946-380\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-380 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320. It uses a steel shaft with a 2.5-inch diameter and 0.083-inch wall thickness, along with a slip yoke and adjustable overall length to support proper driveline fitment. The assembly is greaseable and supplied as a pre-balanced unit, helping simplify replacement work on the Mercedes-Benz E320 rear driveline. This part cross-references 2104103206 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\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 from worn shaft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play caused by damaged yokes or joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment issues from a bent or fatigued original shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService problems when the existing shaft is no longer greaseable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear-position fitment before installation on the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320. Confirm shaft length, slip yoke engagement, and driveline alignment against the original part. Inspect surrounding driveline components for wear before installing Dorman 946-380, and follow factory torque specifications during assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new yokes, tubes, and joints, and it is pre-balanced for installation readiness. Part number 946-380 is built to replace the original rear driveshaft application on the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798254710965,"sku":"BKKY-946-380","price":789.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946380_Fro.jpg?v=1784008045","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-380-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}