Dorman 986-552 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-552 Rear Drive Shaft

Dorman 986-552 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select BMW applications, including the 2011-2012 BMW 750Li Hybrid. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and CV joints included in the assembly design.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service
• Pre-balanced for smoother operation after replacement
• 100% new yokes and tubes
• Universal joints included
• Steel shaft construction with a 2.5 in shaft diameter
• 67.875 in compressed drive shaft length
• 0.083 in wall thickness
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2 connection types
• Standard replacement grade
• Compatible With 2011-2012 BMW 750Li, rear, Hybrid

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft is built as a direct replacement for rear driveline service on the BMW 750Li Hybrid platform. The assembly uses steel construction and a fixed overall length, helping simplify replacement when the original shaft is worn, noisy, or out of balance. Dorman 986-552 is engineered as a complete solution for rear drive shaft repair, reducing the need to rebuild individual driveline components.

The assembly measures 67.875 inches in compressed length and uses bolt-on connections at both ends. It is a standard replacement part for the 2011-2012 BMW 750Li rear Hybrid application and cross-references BMW part number 26107598950 for the same application. Dorman 986-552 is a practical choice when servicing a BMW 750Li drive shaft that needs a direct-fit replacement.

What It Helps Fix

• Driveline vibration from a worn or unbalanced shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise during acceleration or deceleration
• Excess play caused by worn universal joints
• Damage to the original shaft tubes or yokes
• Service issues on a BMW 750Li rear drive shaft assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, model, position, and hybrid configuration before installation. Because this is a bolt-on rear drive shaft assembly, inspect mating flanges, fasteners, and surrounding driveline components for wear or damage before reassembly. Confirm the original shaft length and connection style match the replacement part prior to installation.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman replacement drive shaft is supplied as a complete assembly with new major driveline components and pre-balanced construction for consistent fit and function. It is built to standard replacement specifications for the listed BMW 750Li Hybrid applications.