{"product_id":"dorman-946-596-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-596 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDrive Shaft Assembly for Ford F-350 Super Duty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for the rear of the 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty with Single Rear Wheel (SRW) configuration through 1\/06\/02. Part number 946-596 is a direct replacement style driveline component with a pre-balanced design and new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a straightforward service replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 3.5 in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52.02 in drive shaft length with 0.083 in wall thickness\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-596 is a rear drive shaft assembly for the 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, SRW, built to replace the original driveline unit with the correct fitment and serviceable construction. The steel shaft, adjustable overall length, and greaseable design support driveline service on trucks that need a replacement rear driveshaft with OE-style dimensions and hardware configuration. This part cross-references Ford F81Z4602AM for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Part Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration caused by a worn or damaged driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or noise from worn universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of driveline smoothness from imbalance or tube wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues related to a damaged slip yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs after driveline component failure on a Ford F-350 Super Duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, rear, w\/Single Rear Wheel (SRW); to 1\/06\/02. Confirm driveline measurements, rear axle configuration, and vehicle build date before installation. Verify the existing shaft length and mounting points against the 52.02 in overall length and adjustable design. Part number 946-596 should be matched to the vehicle application before removal of the original driveshaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this assembly as a complete replacement driveline component with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints, and the shaft is pre-balanced for installation readiness. Part number 946-596 is engineered for the specified Ford F-350 Super Duty application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798259658933,"sku":"BKKY-946-596","price":545.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946596_Fro.jpg?v=1784008767","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-596-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}