Dorman 976-136 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 976-136 Rear Drive Shaft

Replace a worn rear driveline component with this Dorman drive shaft assembly for select Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer applications. Part number 976-136 is a steel, pre-balanced replacement built with new yokes, tubes, and joints for a direct service solution on rear axle applications.

Key Features

• Steel drive shaft construction
• Pre-balanced assembly for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints
• Slip yoke included
• Adjustable overall length
• 47.5 in drive shaft length
• 2.5 in shaft diameter
• 0.083 in wall thickness
• Regular grade type

Detailed Description

Dorman 976-136 is a rear drive shaft assembly for Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Wagoneer models listed below. It is built from steel and supplied pre-balanced to reduce the need for additional setup before service. The assembly uses new yokes and tubes, with a slip yoke and adjustable overall length to support proper driveline fitment on the specified rear axle applications. This part cross-references 52098202 for the same application.

Compatible With: Fits 1994-1995 Jeep Cherokee, rear, Dana 35 Axle; Fits 1987-1990 Jeep Cherokee, rear, Dana 35 Axle; Fits 1991-1993 Jeep Cherokee, rear, wo/Chrysler 8.25 Axle; Fits 1993 Jeep Cherokee, rear, w/Dana Axle; Fits 1991-1992 Jeep Cherokee, rear; Fits 1989 Jeep Wagoneer, rear, Dana 35 Axle. Use Dorman 976-136 when replacing a rear drive shaft on Jeep Cherokee or Jeep Wagoneer vehicles with the listed axle configurations.

What It Helps Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn shaft components
• Service issues caused by damaged yokes or tubes
• Fitment problems on rear axle replacement applications
• Loss of driveline smoothness after shaft wear or damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear axle configuration before installation, especially Dana 35 and Dana axle notes listed for Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Wagoneer applications. Confirm overall length, slip yoke engagement, and driveline alignment before final tightening. Because this assembly is pre-balanced, handle it carefully during installation to avoid damaging the balance or joints.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman drive shaft assembly is built as a complete replacement unit with new structural and joint components and is pre-balanced for service readiness. Part number 976-136 is engineered for the listed Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Wagoneer rear applications.