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Dorman 986-499 Drive Shaft - Rear
Dorman 986-499 Rear Drive Shaft
Dorman 986-499 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Mercedes-Benz 190E applications. It is pre-balanced for installation and built with 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints, making it a direct replacement option for rear driveline service.
- Complete drive shaft assembly for rear position
- Pre-balanced for installation
- 100% new yokes and tubes
- CV joints included
- Steel shaft construction
- 58 in. drive shaft length with 2.5 in. shaft diameter
- 0.065 in. wall thickness
- Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2
- No slip yoke
- Standard replacement grade
Fitment Details
Compatible with Mercedes-Benz 190E rear applications. Fits 1987-1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E, rear. Fits 1991-1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E, rear. This Dorman 986-499 drive shaft is a direct-fit solution for rear driveline replacement on these Mercedes-Benz 190E model years.
This part cross-references Mercedes-Benz OE numbers (e.g., 2014106206, 2014108706) for the same application.
What This Drive Shaft Helps Address
- Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
- Clunking or driveline noise from damaged CV joints
- Loss of driveline smoothness caused by worn shaft components
- Service needs after failure of the original rear drive shaft assembly
- Replacement of a shaft with fatigued tubes, yokes, or joints
Installation Notes
Verify rear-position fitment before ordering and confirm the 58 in. compressed length, bolt-on end connections, and no-slip-yoke design against the original part. Because this assembly is pre-balanced, it should be installed with care to preserve balance and driveline alignment. Always inspect related mounts and driveline components during replacement.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a standard replacement assembly built with new components for consistent service fitment. The pre-balanced design and new CV-joint construction support a straightforward replacement process for Mercedes-Benz 190E rear driveline service.
| Brand | Dorman |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 986-499 |
| Compressed Length | 58 |
| 10920 | No |
| 10920 | Non |
| End 1 Type | Bolt on |
| End 1 Type | Con perno |
| End 2 Type | Bolt on |
| End 2 Type | Con perno |
| Shaft Material | Acero |
| Shaft Material | Steel |
| Universal Joints Included | No |
| Universal Joints Included | Non |
| CV Joints Included | Oui |
| CV Joints Included | Sí |
| CV Joints Included | Yes |
| Axle Nut Included | No |
| Axle Nut Included | Non |
| Grade Type | Reemplazo estándar |
| Grade Type | Standard replacement |
| Shaft Diameter | 2.5 |
| Slip Yoke | No |
| Slip Yoke | Non |
| Drive Shaft Length (In) | 58 in |
| Drive Shaft Length (In) | 58 in. |
| Drive Shaft Wall Thickness (In) | 0.065 in |
| Drive Shaft Wall Thickness (In) | 0.065 in. |
| Espesor de la pared del eje motriz (in) | 0.065 in. |
| Longitud del eje motriz (in) | 58 in. |
| Longitud total ajustable | No |
| Overall Length Adjustable | No |
| Overall Length Adjustable | Non |
This part fits 5 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Mercedes-Benz | 190E | RWD | Automatic | 2.3L | L4 | Rear | |
| 1992 | Mercedes-Benz | 190E | RWD | Automatic | 2.3L | L4 | Rear | |
| 1991 | Mercedes-Benz | 190E | RWD | Automatic | 2.3L | L4 | Rear | |
| 1988 | Mercedes-Benz | 190E | RWD | Automatic | 2.3L | L4 | Rear | |
| 1987 | Mercedes-Benz | 190E | RWD | Automatic | 2.3L | L4 | Rear |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.