{"product_id":"dorman-976-582-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 976-582 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for Ford Excursion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear driveline replacement on select Ford Excursion models. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, and joints to support a direct repair for worn or damaged driveline components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Dorman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 976-582\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e51.5 in drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 in shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.083 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\u003eRear position application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 976-582 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for 2002-2003 Ford Excursion applications. It is engineered with 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints, then pre-balanced to simplify replacement and reduce the need for additional driveline setup. The steel construction, greaseable design, and adjustable overall length support a serviceable replacement for the rear driveline on the Ford Excursion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Ford OE number 2C7Z4602CA for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring a worn rear drive shaft on a 2002 Ford Excursion, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a damaged driveline assembly on a 2003 Ford Excursion, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting vibration caused by worn joints or shaft wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing driveline noise from a failing rear shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairing a shaft with excessive play, imbalance, or tube damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear driveline measurements before installation, including overall length and slip yoke engagement. Confirm the vehicle application matches the listed Ford Excursion fitment and inspect related driveline components for wear before completing the repair. Because this assembly is pre-balanced, it is intended to reduce setup time during replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures this drive shaft assembly as a complete replacement component with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints. The pre-balanced design and serviceable greaseable construction support consistent fitment and driveline service on the specified Ford Excursion applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52802581004469,"sku":"BKKY-976-582","price":944.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_976582_Fro.jpg?v=1784097017","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-976-582-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}