Dorman 986-239 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-239 Rear Driveshaft

Replace a worn rear drive shaft on select Mercedes-Benz applications with this complete Dorman assembly. Part number 986-239 is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, steel tubing, and universal joints for a direct driveline service solution.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear position service
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction
• Compressed length: 65.6 in; drive shaft length: 65.62 in
• Triprong end 1 and triprong end 2 configuration
• Shaft diameter: 2.4 in; wall thickness: 0.083 in
• Universal joints included; CV joints not included
• No slip yoke, no greaseable drive shaft, and no adjustable overall length

Detailed Description

Dorman 986-239 is a rear drive shaft assembly for 2003-2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 models. It is built as a complete replacement unit with steel tubing, new yokes, and universal joints already installed, helping simplify driveline service on Mercedes-Benz E500 rear and Mercedes-Benz CLS500 rear applications. This part cross-references 2114107606 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Excess play caused by damaged yokes or shaft tubing
• Service delays from rebuilding an existing shaft assembly
• Rear driveline failure on Mercedes-Benz E500 and CLS500 models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear-position fitment before installation and confirm the compressed length, triprong end configuration, and shaft dimensions match the original unit. Inspect related driveline components, mounting points, and seals during replacement to help ensure proper alignment and smooth operation. Because this assembly is not adjustable and does not include a slip yoke, accurate vehicle identification is important before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new core components and pre-balanced construction for service-ready installation. Part number 986-239 is engineered for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications and built to match the original driveline layout for rear-drive service.