Dorman 986-548 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-548 Rear Drive Shaft

Dorman 986-548 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Mitsubishi Lancer models. It is pre-balanced and built for direct replacement, with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints already assembled for installation.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear application
• Pre-balanced for smoother operation after replacement
• 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction
• Slip yoke end 1 and bolt-on end 2
• 80.25 in compressed length
• 0.065 in wall thickness
• Compatible with 2012-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, rear

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft is engineered as a standard replacement for the rear driveline on 2012-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer models. The assembly is supplied pre-balanced and uses all-new components throughout, which helps simplify replacement when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or producing driveline vibration. Part number 986-548 is also referenced by cross-reference number 3401A237 for the same application.

Built from steel with a 2.5 to 3 inch shaft diameter and an 80.25 inch compressed length, this rear drive shaft is configured with a slip yoke at one end and a bolt-on connection at the other. The included CV joints and universal joints support proper driveline articulation for the Mitsubishi Lancer rear position.

What This Drive Shaft Helps Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft
• Clunking or noise from damaged universal joints
• Binding or rough operation from worn CV joints
• Failure of the original rear drive shaft assembly
• Fitment issues when replacing a shaft with the wrong length or end configuration

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear-position fitment before installation on your 2012-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer. Confirm compressed length, end types, and driveline configuration against the original shaft. Because this assembly is pre-balanced, handle it carefully during installation to avoid affecting balance. Inspect mating surfaces and related driveline components before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for consistent service fitment. Part number 986-548 is built to standard replacement specifications for the listed Mitsubishi Lancer rear applications.