{"product_id":"dorman-946-381-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-381 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercedes-Benz E320 Rear Drive Shaft Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear driveline service on 1998-2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 models. Part number 946-381 is supplied as a complete, pre-balanced assembly with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a direct replacement approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1998-2003 Mercedes-Benz E320, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 2.5 in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e66.375 in drive shaft length with 0.083 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included for driveline fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design for service access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for installation alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for smoother operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 946-381 for catalog and cross-reference use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-381 is a rear drive shaft assembly for Mercedes-Benz E320 applications from 1998 through 2003. It uses a steel shaft and arrives as a complete driveline assembly with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints, reducing the need to rebuild worn components individually. The adjustable overall length and slip yoke help support proper driveline fitment during replacement, while the greaseable design provides service access after installation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play caused by damaged yokes or tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues related to a failing rear driveshaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment problems when replacing an original rear shaft on an E320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear fitment on your Mercedes-Benz E320 before installation and compare shaft length, slip yoke configuration, and mounting points to the original unit. Inspect surrounding driveline components, including mounts and related joints, so the replacement shaft is installed into a clean and stable system. The axle nut is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft assembly as a pre-balanced replacement built with 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints. Part number 946-381 is engineered for direct replacement service on the listed Mercedes-Benz E320 rear applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798254743733,"sku":"BKKY-946-381","price":681.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946381_Fro.jpg?v=1784008053","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-381-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}