Dorman 986-424 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-424 Rear Drive Shaft

Dorman 986-424 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator applications. It is pre-balanced for installation and built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a slip yoke to support a direct driveline replacement.

Key Features

• Complete rear drive shaft assembly for driveline service
• Pre-balanced for installation
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 3-inch diameter
• Greaseable design for serviceability
• Adjustable overall length
• Flange-to-flange end configuration
• Compressed length: 76.125 in; drive shaft length: 77.625 in

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft is built for rear applications on 2009-2014 Ford Expedition and 2009-2014 Lincoln Navigator models. Part number 986-424 is engineered as a complete replacement assembly, helping simplify driveline repair by supplying the major wear components already assembled and balanced. The steel shaft measures 3 inches in diameter with a 0.083-inch wall thickness, and the flange ends, slip yoke, and greaseable construction support a straightforward service replacement.

This part cross-references Ford OE number 9L1Z4R602C for the same application. For buyers searching for a rear drive shaft for 2009-2014 Ford Expedition or 2009-2014 Lincoln Navigator, Dorman 986-424 provides the correct fitment details in one assembly.

What It Helps Fix

• Driveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Service issues caused by damaged yokes or tubes
• Excess play in the rear driveline assembly
• Replacement needs after shaft corrosion or structural wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment before installation on 2009-2014 Ford Expedition and 2009-2014 Lincoln Navigator models. Confirm flange-to-flange configuration, compressed length, and overall driveline measurements against the original shaft. Inspect mating surfaces, fasteners, and surrounding driveline components before installation, and follow vehicle service procedures for torque and alignment.

Quality Assurance

Dorman builds this replacement drive shaft as a complete assembly with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints, and it is pre-balanced for installation. Part number 986-424 is intended for rear driveline service on the listed Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator applications.