Dorman 986-313 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-313 Rear Driveshaft for Sprinter 2500

Replace a worn rear drive shaft on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 with a complete assembly built for direct installation. Dorman 986-313 arrives pre-balanced and includes new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a slip yoke for a service-ready driveline repair.

Key Features

• Complete rear drive shaft assembly for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
• Pre-balanced for smoother driveline operation
• Steel shaft construction with 3 in. and 3.5 in. shaft diameter specifications
• Flange-to-flange end design for the listed application
• Greaseable drive shaft design for serviceability
• Overall length adjustable to support proper driveline fitment
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Part number 986-313 for catalog and fitment lookup

Detailed Description

Dorman 986-313 is a rear drive shaft assembly engineered for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, rear. It is built as a complete replacement unit with steel construction, a 94.8 in. compressed length, 96.37 in. drive shaft length, 0.083 in. wall thickness, and flange ends on both sides. The assembly includes a slip yoke and greaseable joints to support driveline service and proper operation after replacement. If you are searching for a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 rear driveshaft replacement, Dorman 986-313 provides the key dimensions and hardware configuration needed for a direct-fit repair.

This part cross-references OE number 9064101416 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Excess play caused by damaged yokes or shaft components
• Service issues related to a bent or fatigued steel driveshaft
• Fitment problems when replacing the original Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 rear shaft

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify flange-to-flange configuration, compressed length, and overall length before installation. Confirm rear position fitment on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and inspect mating driveline components for wear before mounting the new assembly. Because this is a greaseable driveshaft, follow the vehicle service schedule for lubrication after installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this driveshaft as a complete replacement assembly with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints, and it is pre-balanced before shipment. Part number 986-313 is built to match the listed application details for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 rear driveline service.