Dorman 986-047 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-047 Rear Drive Shaft

Restore driveline function on select Dodge Ram heavy-duty trucks with this Dorman drive shaft assembly. Part number 986-047 is a complete, pre-balanced replacement built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a greaseable steel shaft for direct service on rear applications.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 3.5 in. diameter and 0.083 in. wall thickness
• Transmission yoke to flange configuration with slip yoke
• Greaseable design for routine maintenance
• Overall length adjustable for proper driveline setup

Detailed Description

Dorman 986-047 is a rear drive shaft assembly for 2003-2005 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2003-2005 Dodge Ram 3500 models equipped with Sales Code DEE and the 6-speed HD manual transmission. It is built as a complete replacement assembly with a transmission yoke on one end and a flange on the other, helping simplify driveline repair on Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks that need a direct-fit rear driveshaft solution. This part cross-references Mopar 52105642AA for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration caused by a worn or out-of-balance driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Service issues related to damaged yokes or tubes
• Grease retention problems on a serviceable shaft assembly
• Rear driveline replacement needs on manual-transmission Ram trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment by matching the vehicle year, model, Sales Code DEE, and 6-speed HD manual transmission before installation. Confirm compressed length, overall length adjustability, and end types against the original shaft to ensure proper driveline alignment on the Dodge Ram 2500 or Dodge Ram 3500. Inspect related driveline components, including mounts and flange surfaces, during replacement.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman drive shaft assembly is engineered as a complete replacement with new components and pre-balanced construction for service-ready installation. Part number 986-047 is built for the specified rear applications and uses steel construction with greaseable service points for maintenance access.