Dorman 986-677 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-677 Drive Shaft for Camaro

Dorman 986-677 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Chevrolet Camaro manual-transmission applications. It arrives pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and CV joints omitted per design, giving you a direct replacement for the original driveline assembly.

Key Features

• Fits 2012-2023 Chevrolet Camaro, rear, w/RPO Code MG9 (6 Speed, Manual Transmission, 85 mm, 2.66 1st, .63 6th)
• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes and tubes
• Steel shaft construction with 2.5 in. shaft diameter
• 51.75 in. compressed drive shaft length
• 0.083 in. wall thickness
• Bolt-on end connections at both ends
• Universal joints included; CV joints not included
• Slip yoke not included; axle nut not included

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft replacement is built for the rear of the Chevrolet Camaro with the specified MG9 manual transmission package. Part number 986-677 is a standard replacement assembly that simplifies driveline repair by combining the shaft, yokes, and joints into one ready-to-install unit. The steel construction, fixed 51.75-inch length, and bolt-on ends support a direct service replacement for the original rear driveshaft configuration.

This part cross-references OE numbers 84386503 and 84823321 for the same application. Use Dorman 986-677 when servicing a Camaro rear drive shaft issue on 2012-2023 models with the listed transmission and RPO code.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Damage to the original shaft tube or yokes
• Excess play or rough operation in the rear driveline assembly
• Service replacement after driveline component failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s RPO code MG9 and rear driveline configuration before ordering. Confirm the compressed length, bolt-on end style, and transmission application match the original shaft. Inspect mounting points, flange surfaces, and surrounding driveline components during installation to ensure proper alignment and smooth operation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a standard replacement assembly with pre-balanced construction and all-new major components. Part number 986-677 is built to replace the original rear driveshaft on the specified Chevrolet Camaro applications.