Dorman 986-661 Drive Shaft - Rear

Rear Drive Shaft for Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Dorman 986-661 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select 2016-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport models. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a direct replacement approach on the rear driveline.

Key Features

• Fits 2016-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, rear
• Complete drive shaft assembly for driveline replacement
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 2.5 in. shaft diameter
• 80.625 in. compressed drive shaft length
• 0.065 in. drive shaft wall thickness
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2 design
• No slip yoke and no axle nut included

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear application service on the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and is intended to replace a worn or damaged driveline component with a complete unit. The assembly uses steel construction, measures 80.625 inches in compressed length, and arrives pre-balanced to reduce the need for additional setup before installation. Dorman 986-661 also cross-references Hyundai 493004Z030 for the same application.

For shoppers searching for a rear drive shaft for 2016-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Dorman 986-661 provides a direct-fit replacement format with bolt-on ends and new CV and universal joints. It is a standard replacement part for driveline service where the original shaft has wear, vibration, or joint-related issues.

What It Helps Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft
• Clunking or noise from failing CV joints or universal joints
• Damage to the original rear drive shaft assembly
• Fitment issues when replacing a service-worn OE shaft
• Loss of driveline smoothness during acceleration or cruising

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2016-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, rear. The fitment notes specify that flex coupler bolts are reverse threaded, so confirm fastener direction before removal. Verify compressed length, bolt-on end configuration, and driveline layout against the original part before installation. This part number is Dorman 986-661.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this as a standard replacement drive shaft assembly with new major wear components already installed. The pre-balanced design and all-new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints support a straightforward replacement process for the rear driveline.