Dorman 986-517 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-517 Drive Shaft for Titan XD

The Dorman 986-517 drive shaft assembly is a direct replacement for rear driveline service on select Nissan trucks. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a steel shaft construction for standard replacement use.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear application
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 3.5 in. shaft diameter
• Compressed length: 76.25 in.; drive shaft length: 77.75 in.
• Slip yoke included
• End 1 and End 2: bolt-on design
• Drive shaft wall thickness: 0.083 in.

Detailed Description

Built as a standard replacement driveline component, this Dorman drive shaft is engineered for rear installation on 2016-2019 Nissan TITAN XD models. It is designed around the listed dimensions and bolt-on ends to support a straightforward replacement of the original rear driveshaft assembly. This part number, 986-517, also cross-references Nissan 37300EZ00D for the same application.

Compatible With 2016-2019 Nissan TITAN XD, rear. The assembly uses steel construction, includes universal joints, and does not include CV joints or an axle nut. For buyers searching for a rear drive shaft for Nissan TITAN XD 2016-2019, Dorman 986-517 provides a direct-fit service part with the key driveline components already assembled.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration caused by a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Excess play from damaged yokes or shaft tubing
• Service issues related to a bent or fatigued drive shaft assembly
• Rear driveline replacement needs on Nissan TITAN XD trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compressed length, overall length, shaft diameter, and bolt-on end configuration against the original part before installation. Confirm rear-position fitment on the vehicle and inspect mating components for wear that could affect driveline alignment. Because this assembly is pre-balanced, handle it carefully during installation to avoid damage to the balance condition.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this as a complete replacement drive shaft assembly with new core components for service use. The part is built to standard replacement specifications and is intended to restore driveline function on the listed Nissan TITAN XD applications.