{"product_id":"dorman-946-540-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-540 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-540 Rear Driveshaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear applications on select Mercedes-Benz models and arrives pre-balanced for installation. It uses a steel shaft with a slip yoke, greaseable design, and adjustable overall length to support a direct replacement for worn driveline components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for smoother operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints\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\u003eDrive shaft length: 61.375 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft diameter: 2.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall thickness: 0.083 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-540 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select 1998-2003 Mercedes-Benz applications, including the 1999-2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 rear and the 1998-2000 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG rear. It is built with a steel shaft and new yokes, tubes, and universal joints to replace a worn or damaged driveline assembly with a service-ready unit. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Solve\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 failed joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play caused by worn yokes or tube wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues related to a damaged rear driveshaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment problems when replacing an original Mercedes-Benz rear shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear fitment before ordering for 1999-2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 and 1998-2000 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG applications. Confirm shaft length, slip yoke configuration, and driveline alignment during installation. Part number 946-540 should be matched to the vehicle’s rear driveline setup and inspected against the original assembly before final installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this driveshaft as a complete replacement assembly with pre-balanced construction and new driveline components. Part number 946-540 is engineered for direct replacement use in the listed Mercedes-Benz rear applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798257856693,"sku":"BKKY-946-540","price":771.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946540_Fro.jpg?v=1784008452","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-540-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}