Dorman 986-490 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-490 Drive Shaft Assembly

Dorman 986-490 is a complete drive shaft assembly for driveline service, built as a direct replacement with pre-balanced construction and all-new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints. It is a standard replacement option for drivers looking for a ready-to-install driveshaft solution for select vehicle applications.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for driveline replacement
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction
• 64.125 in. compressed length
• 2.5 in. shaft diameter
• 0.065 in. wall thickness
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2
• Overall length is not adjustable
• Slip yoke not included

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft assembly, part number 986-490, is engineered as a standard replacement driveline component for vehicles that require a bolt-on shaft with a 64.125-inch compressed length. The steel tube design, pre-balanced assembly, and new driveline joints help simplify replacement when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or no longer serviceable. For shoppers searching for a Dorman 986-490 drive shaft, this assembly provides the core driveline components in one unit for a cleaner repair process.

Compatible With select vehicle applications that use a bolt-on drive shaft configuration, including fitment-specific driveline service for certain make/model combinations. If you are sourcing a replacement drive shaft for a Honda Civic or Mercedes-Benz applications, verify the exact driveline configuration against the vehicle’s original shaft dimensions and mounting style before ordering. This part cross-references Mercedes-Benz OE numbers 1164102604 and 1164105706 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Vibration caused by a worn or out-of-balance driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from failed universal joints
• Loss of driveline smoothness from damaged yokes or tube wear
• Service issues related to a bent, corroded, or damaged shaft assembly
• Replacement needs when the original shaft is no longer repairable

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle’s original compressed length, end type, shaft diameter, and mounting style before installation. This assembly uses bolt-on ends, does not include a slip yoke, and is not adjustable in overall length. Because driveline fitment is application-specific, compare the original shaft to the replacement part number 986-490 and verify all measurements before final installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this assembly as a standard replacement driveline part with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints, and it is supplied pre-balanced for installation readiness. Part number 986-490 is built to support direct replacement service where the listed dimensions and configuration match the vehicle’s original driveshaft.