Dorman 986-476 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-476 Drive Shaft Overview

Dorman 986-476 is a complete drive shaft assembly for driveline repair where a direct replacement shaft is needed. It arrives pre-balanced and includes 100% new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a steel shaft construction for a standard replacement application.

For buyers searching for a Dorman drive shaft for vehicle-specific repair, this assembly is built to simplify replacement while maintaining the correct driveline layout. The 986-476 drive shaft is listed with a compressed length of 37.125 in, a drive shaft length of 38.625 in, a 2.5 in shaft diameter, and 0.083 in wall thickness.

Key Features

• Brand: Dorman
• Part number: 986-476
• Complete drive shaft assembly
• Pre-balanced for installation
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft material
• Universal joint ends at both sides
• Slip yoke included
• Overall length adjustable
• Standard replacement grade

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft assembly is engineered as a direct driveline replacement for applications that require a ready-to-install shaft rather than rebuilding individual components. The design uses new yokes, new tubes, and new universal joints, with no CV joints included. That makes the 986-476 a practical option for driveline service where worn joints, tube damage, or imbalance have affected operation. Search terms such as Dorman 986-476 drive shaft replacement, steel driveshaft assembly, and pre-balanced universal joint drive shaft all describe the same service part.

Compatible With vehicle-specific driveline applications, this part is also referenced by interchange number J5360005. If you are comparing Dorman 986-476 against OE-style driveline parts for a make/model repair, verify the shaft dimensions and mounting style before ordering.

What It Helps Fix

• Driveline vibration caused by an out-of-balance shaft
• Clunking or looseness from worn universal joints
• Damage to the original shaft tube or yokes
• Driveline noise during acceleration or deceleration
• Service delays from rebuilding multiple shaft components

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm compressed length, overall length, shaft diameter, and wall thickness against the original driveline before installation. This assembly uses universal joints at both ends and includes a slip yoke, so matching the vehicle’s driveline configuration is important. Because fitment data is not provided here, verify application details by VIN or by comparing the original shaft to the Dorman 986-476 before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a standard replacement assembly with pre-balanced construction and all-new major wear components. The part number 986-476 is built for driveline service where a complete replacement shaft is preferred over component-level repair.