Dorman 986-412 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-412 Rear Driveshaft for BMW 335i

Dorman 986-412 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select BMW 335i applications. It is pre-balanced and built with 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints for a direct replacement on the rear driveline.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear installation
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction
• 56.25 in compressed drive shaft length
• 2.5 in shaft diameter with 0.083 in wall thickness
• Triprong end 1 and CV joint end 2
• No slip yoke, no greaseable drive shaft, and no adjustable overall length

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft is engineered for BMW 335i rear driveline service where the original shaft has worn joints, vibration, or balance issues. The assembly uses steel construction and arrives pre-balanced, which helps streamline replacement on 2007-2008 BMW 335i models built from 9/07 and 2009-2013 BMW 335i rear applications. Part number 986-412 is also a direct cross-reference for OE number 26107574678.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Driveline vibration at speed
• Clunking or noise from worn universal joints
• CV joint wear in the rear driveshaft assembly
• Excess play from a damaged or fatigued shaft
• Replacement needs after driveline damage or imbalance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment before ordering: Fits 2007-2008 BMW 335i, rear, from 9/07, and Fits 2009-2013 BMW 335i, rear. Confirm the compressed length of 56.25 in and the triprong/CV joint end configuration against the original shaft before installation. Inspect related driveline components for wear so the replacement shaft is not installed into a damaged system.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this assembly as a complete replacement driveline component with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints. Part number 986-412 is built for BMW 335i rear applications and cross-references OE number 26107574678.