Dorman 986-659 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-659 Drive Shaft for Sprinter Rear Applications

Dorman 986-659 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500, and Sprinter 3500XD models. It is pre-balanced for installation and built with 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity components, and universal joints where applicable to the assembly design.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service
• Pre-balanced for direct installation
• Steel shaft construction with a 3 in. shaft diameter
• 133.125 in. drive shaft length and 131.625 in. compressed length
• 0.083 in. wall thickness for standard replacement use
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2 connection points
• Slip yoke included
• Universal joints included; CV joints not included
• Compatible with 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 rear, 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 rear, and 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD rear

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft assembly, part number 986-659, is a standard replacement for rear driveline service on 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The steel construction, bolt-on ends, and slip yoke design support a straightforward replacement when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance. For buyers searching for a rear drive shaft for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500, or Sprinter 3500XD, Dorman 986-659 provides the key dimensions and hardware configuration needed for a direct-fit repair.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Driveline vibration caused by a worn or unbalanced shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from failed joints or yokes
• Excessive play in the rear driveshaft assembly
• Damage from corrosion, impact, or driveline wear
• Replacement needs after shaft tube or joint failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compressed length, overall length, and bolt-on end configuration before installation. Confirm rear application and vehicle fitment for the specific Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model and year. Inspect mating components, flange surfaces, and driveline mounts during replacement to help ensure proper alignment and smooth operation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman builds this assembly as a standard replacement driveline component with new yokes, tubes, and joints, and it is pre-balanced for installation. Part number 986-659 is engineered for the listed rear Sprinter applications and is intended to restore driveline function with the correct OE-style dimensions.