{"product_id":"dorman-986-021-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 986-021 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 986-021 Rear Drive Shaft for Ford E-350 Super Duty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear application service on the 2002-2003 Ford E-350 Super Duty. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints included in the assembly design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel drive shaft construction for driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for smoother operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable drive shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable overall length for application matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-inch shaft diameter and 0.083-inch wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 80.8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage contents: 1 driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 986-021 is a rear drive shaft assembly for the 2002-2003 Ford E-350 Super Duty. It is engineered as a complete replacement unit with 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints, reducing the need to rebuild worn driveline components individually. The steel shaft construction, greaseable design, and adjustable overall length support direct replacement service for rear driveline repair on Ford E-350 Super Duty vans. This part cross-references Ford OE number 2C2Z4R602VA for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn joints or yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive play from damaged slip yoke components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion or fatigue in the original steel shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues caused by a shaft that no longer matches the required length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear-position fitment before installation on the 2002-2003 Ford E-350 Super Duty. Confirm shaft length, diameter, and slip yoke configuration against the original driveline assembly before removal. Inspect related driveline mounts, seals, and companion components during service to help ensure proper alignment after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new core driveline components and pre-balanced preparation for installation. Part number 986-021 is built to replace the original rear driveshaft application for the Ford E-350 Super Duty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808184529077,"sku":"BKKY-986-021","price":1373.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_986021_Fro.jpg?v=1784180692","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-986-021-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}