Dorman 986-500 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-500 Rear Drive Shaft

Replace a worn rear driveline assembly with the Dorman 986-500 drive shaft for 1987-1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E applications. This complete assembly is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a direct replacement approach.

• Fits 1987-1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E, rear
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes and tubes
• CV joints included
• Steel shaft construction
• Bolt-on end 1 and end 2 connections
• 57 in. compressed drive shaft length
• 2.5 in. shaft diameter
• 0.065 in. wall thickness
• No slip yoke and overall length is not adjustable

The Dorman 986-500 is a standard replacement drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service on Mercedes-Benz 190E models from 1987 through 1993. It is engineered as a complete assembly with new structural components and CV joints, making it a practical choice when the original shaft is worn, noisy, or out of balance. This part cross-references Mercedes-Benz OE numbers 2014104606 and 2014108506 for the same application.

Common Driveline Problems It Can Address

• Vibration from a worn or unbalanced rear drive shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from deteriorated shaft components
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the rear axle
• Service issues caused by damaged yokes or tubes
• CV joint wear in the rear driveline assembly

Installation Notes

Verify rear fitment on your Mercedes-Benz 190E before installation and compare the original shaft length, end connections, and mounting style. The shaft uses bolt-on ends, measures 57 inches compressed, and does not use a slip yoke or adjustable overall length. Confirm driveline alignment and inspect related mounts and hardware condition during replacement.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete standard replacement assembly with pre-balanced construction and new yokes, tubes, and CV joints. Part number 986-500 is built to restore driveline service on the specified Mercedes-Benz 190E rear applications.