Dorman 986-686 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-686 Rear Drive Shaft

Dorman 986-686 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Honda Passport and Isuzu Rodeo applications. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints to support a direct replacement service.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with a 2.5 in shaft diameter
• Bolt-on end connections for straightforward replacement
• Pre-greased with grease fitting included
• Phased design with 0 phase degrees
• Slip yoke included with 2.875 in max slip
• Standard replacement grade
• Compressed length: 45.5 in; drive shaft length: 47 in

Product Details

This Dorman drive shaft is built for rear driveline replacement on 1995-1997 Honda Passport and 1995-1997 Isuzu Rodeo models. It uses steel shaft material, bolt-on end types, and a slip yoke design to match the listed applications. The assembly is pre-greased and includes universal joints, while CV joints are not included. Part number 986-686 is also referenced for the same application under cross-reference numbers 8970816500 and 8970820450.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Binding or looseness in the rear driveline assembly
• Driveline service needs after shaft tube or yoke wear
• Replacement needs for a damaged rear drive shaft on Passport or Rodeo models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment before installation on 1995-1997 Honda Passport and 1995-1997 Isuzu Rodeo vehicles. Confirm compressed length, flange-to-flange measurements, and slip travel against the original shaft before removal. Inspect mounting points, driveline angles, and related hardware condition during service so the replacement shaft seats correctly. Part number 986-686 is a direct-fit style replacement for the listed rear applications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this assembly as a standard replacement driveline component with new internal and external wear parts already installed. The pre-balanced construction and new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints support consistent service for the specified Honda Passport and Isuzu Rodeo fitments.