Dorman 986-598 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-598 Rear Drive Shaft

Dorman 986-598 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Toyota applications. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a slip yoke for a direct replacement on 1990-1995 Toyota 4Runner and 1990-1995 Toyota Pickup rear driveline service.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear installation
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 3 in. shaft diameter
• Compressed length: 45.125 in.; drive shaft length: 46.625 in.
• Drive shaft wall thickness: 0.083 in.
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2
• Slip yoke included
• Standard replacement grade
• Part number: 986-598

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft is built as a ready-to-install replacement for rear driveline service on Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Pickup models from 1990 through 1995. The assembly uses steel construction and includes new yokes and universal joints, while the CV joints are not included. With a bolt-on design at both ends and a pre-balanced assembly, Dorman 986-598 supports a straightforward replacement for worn or damaged rear driveshaft components. This part cross-references Toyota applications with OE-style numbers 3711035600 and 3711035601 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Driveline play caused by damaged yokes or shaft wear
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the rear axle
• Service replacement after shaft damage or corrosion

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment before installation on 1990-1995 Toyota 4Runner and 1990-1995 Toyota Pickup models. Confirm compressed length, drive shaft length, and bolt-on end configuration against the original shaft before removal. Inspect mounting points, flange surfaces, and related driveline components for wear before installing Dorman 986-598. After installation, check for proper driveline alignment and road-test for vibration or noise.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this standard replacement drive shaft as a complete assembly with new service components and pre-balanced construction for consistent replacement quality.