Dorman 986-101 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-101 Rear Driveshaft

Replace the rear drive shaft on a 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek with a complete assembly built for direct service replacement. Dorman 986-101 arrives pre-balanced and includes 100% new yokes, steel tubing, CV joints, and a greaseable design for straightforward driveline service.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear application
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and constant velocity joints
• Steel shaft construction with 3-inch shaft diameter
• Greaseable drive shaft design
• Overall length adjustable for proper driveline setup
• End 1 and End 2: CV joint
• Compressed length: 47.25 in; drive shaft length: 49.75 in

Detailed Description

Dorman 986-101 is a rear drive shaft assembly for the Pontiac Aztek, covering 2001-2005 models with the note that it bolts to the torque tube. This part number is built as a complete replacement rather than a partial rebuild, which helps simplify driveline service when the original shaft is worn, noisy, or out of balance. The steel shaft uses CV joints at both ends and a 0.065-inch wall thickness for a service-ready replacement. This part cross-references OE number 12560422 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Fixes driveline vibration caused by a worn or unbalanced rear driveshaft
• Replaces damaged CV joints or worn shaft components
• Addresses clunking or driveline noise from the rear shaft assembly
• Restores proper torque transfer in Pontiac Aztek rear driveline service
• Provides a direct replacement when the original shaft is no longer serviceable

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible With 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, rear, bolts to torque tube. Verify compressed length, overall length, and end type before installation. Because the assembly is pre-balanced, avoid altering the shaft or joints during handling. Confirm that the axle nut is not required for your specific service procedure, as it is not included.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new yokes, tubes, and CV joints to support consistent fit and serviceability. Part number 986-101 is built for direct driveline replacement on the listed Pontiac Aztek applications.