Dorman 986-465 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-465 Rear Drive Shaft

Dorman 986-465 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select BMW 750Li applications. It arrives pre-balanced and uses 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints to simplify replacement on the driveline.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 2.5 in. shaft diameter
• 68.75 in. compressed drive shaft length
• 0.083 in. wall thickness
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2 design
• Standard replacement grade
• No slip yoke and no axle nut included

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft, part number 986-465, is built for rear applications on select BMW 750Li models. It is a standard replacement driveline component made from steel and configured with bolt-on ends for direct service on the specified vehicles. The assembly is pre-balanced and uses new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints to restore driveline function without rebuilding the original shaft.

Compatible With 2009-2011 BMW 750Li, rear, wo/Hybrid; Second Design (Same Tri Prongs Both Sides). Compatible With 2012 BMW 750Li, rear, wo/Hybrid; Second Design (Same Tri Prongs Both Sides); To 9/11. This part cross-references 26107562830 for the same application. Dorman 986-465 is a direct-fit rear drive shaft option for BMW 750Li driveline repair where the listed configuration matches.

What It Helps Fix

• Driveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft
• Clunking or noise from failed universal joints
• Play or looseness caused by worn shaft components
• Loss of driveline smoothness in rear-wheel-drive service
• Replacement needs after shaft tube or yoke wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s rear driveline configuration before ordering, including the second design with the same tri prongs on both sides and the 2012 cutoff note through 9/11. Confirm compressed length, bolt-on end style, and the absence of a slip yoke match the original shaft. Inspect mounting points and related driveline components during installation to help ensure proper alignment and operation.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman 986-465 drive shaft is a standard replacement assembly built with new internal and structural components for the listed BMW 750Li applications. The pre-balanced design supports a straightforward replacement process when the vehicle configuration matches the fitment data.