Dorman 986-409 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-409 Rear Drive Shaft for Mercedes-Benz E300

Restore driveline function with this Dorman drive shaft assembly for the rear of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300. Dorman 986-409 arrives as a complete, pre-balanced assembly with new yokes, steel tubing, and universal joints for a direct replacement approach.

Key Features

• Fits 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300, rear
• Complete drive shaft assembly for driveline replacement
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 2.5 in diameter
• 62.25 in compressed drive shaft length
• Triprong end 1 and triprong end 2 configuration
• Universal joints included; CV joints not included

Detailed Description

This Dorman 986-409 drive shaft is built for rear driveline service on the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300. It uses a steel shaft with a 0.065 in wall thickness and a fixed overall length of 62.25 in, making it a direct-fit replacement for the specified application. The assembly is pre-balanced and includes new yokes, tubes, and universal joints to simplify replacement work on the Mercedes-Benz E300 rear driveline.

This part cross-references 1244108616 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Driveline vibration caused by a worn or out-of-balance shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Excess play from damaged yokes or shaft components
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the rear axle
• Replacement needs after shaft tube or joint wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear application, compressed length, and triprong end configuration before installation. Confirm the existing driveline layout on the Mercedes-Benz E300 and compare shaft diameter, wall thickness, and overall length to the original part. Because this assembly is not greaseable and does not include a slip yoke or axle nut, reuse or source any vehicle-specific components required by the application.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new core components and pre-balanced construction for consistent fitment on the listed vehicle application. Dorman 986-409 is engineered for direct replacement service on the rear of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300.