Dorman 976-879 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 976-879 Drive Shaft for Astro and Safari

Dorman 976-879 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari applications. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, steel tubing, constant velocity joints, and universal joints where specified by the assembly design.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service
• Pre-balanced for direct replacement use
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 3.5 in diameter and 0.083 in wall thickness
• Greaseable drive shaft design
• Slip yoke end on one side and U-joint end on the other
• Compressed length: 56.75 in
• Part number: 976-879

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear applications on 1985-1994 Chevrolet Astro and 1985-1994 GMC Safari, plus 1995 Chevrolet Astro and 1995 GMC Safari with 1st Design Fiberglass Rear Springs. The 976-879 assembly is a direct-fit driveline replacement that simplifies service by combining the shaft, yokes, and joints into one ready-to-install unit. Its steel construction and greaseable design support routine driveline maintenance, while the pre-balanced assembly helps reduce the need for additional balancing work after installation. This part cross-references 07847636 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Driveline vibration caused by worn or out-of-balance shaft components
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Excess play from damaged slip yoke or shaft wear
• Service delays when individual driveline parts are no longer reusable
• Rear drive shaft failure on Astro and Safari vans

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify rear fitment before ordering: Fits 1985-1994 Chevrolet Astro, rear; Fits 1995 Chevrolet Astro, rear, 1st Design Fiberglass Rear Springs; Fits 1985-1994 GMC Safari, rear; Fits 1995 GMC Safari, rear, 1st Design Fiberglass Rear Springs.
• Confirm compressed length of 56.75 in and end types match the original driveline configuration.
• Inspect companion flange, mounts, and related driveline components during replacement.
• Grease the serviceable joints according to vehicle maintenance intervals.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement driveline components to match the needs of specific vehicle applications. Part number 976-879 is built as a complete assembly with new major wear components for a straightforward driveline repair on Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari models.