Dorman 966-545 Drive Shaft - Rear

Overview

This Dorman drive shaft is a standard replacement for vehicles that use serviceable universal joints instead of permanently staked joints. It is built for rear driveline applications and supports easier maintenance on compatible Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter models. Part number 966-545 is also referenced by OE numbers 9074104300 and 9074107401 for the same application.

Key Features

• OE FIX design replaces a non-serviceable driveline assembly with serviceable U-joints.
• Steel shaft construction with a 0.083 in. wall thickness.
• Pre-greased with a grease fitting included for routine service.
• Bolt-on end connections for direct driveline installation.
• Phased shaft design with a slip yoke and 1 in. maximum slip.

Detailed Description

Dorman 966-545 is a rear drive shaft engineered for specific Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500, and Sprinter 3500XD applications, as well as Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500, and Sprinter 3500XD models. The OE FIX approach addresses the common service challenge of permanently staked universal joints by using serviceable joints, making future driveline maintenance more straightforward. With a steel shaft, bolt-on ends, and pre-greased construction, this drive shaft is built around practical serviceability and standard replacement fitment.

The shaft measures 106.5 in. collapsed flange face to flange face, with a 107.5 in. drive shaft length and 3 in. shaft diameter. It includes universal joints, does not include CV joints, and uses a phased, slip-yoke design. Part number 966-545 is a fitment-specific rear driveline solution for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter platforms.

What It Helps Solve

• Non-serviceable universal joints that make driveline maintenance difficult.
• Wear or damage in a rear drive shaft assembly.
• Need for a standard replacement with bolt-on end connections.
• Service intervals that benefit from a grease fitting and pre-greased joints.

Installation Notes

Verify flange-to-flange length, shaft diameter, and slip requirements before installation. This drive shaft uses bolt-on end types and a slip yoke, so matching the original driveline configuration is important for proper fitment. Confirm rear-position application and vehicle-specific dimensions on the Sprinter platform before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Dorman OE FIX parts are engineered to address known service issues in original equipment designs while maintaining standard replacement fitment. Part number 966-545 cross-references OE numbers 9074104300 and 9074107401 for the same application.