{"product_id":"dorman-986-742-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 986-742 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 986-742 Rear Drive Shaft for Toyota Cressida\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 986-742 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for 1985-1987 Toyota Cressida applications. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a slip yoke \/ bolt-on end configuration for a direct driveline replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1985-1987 Toyota Cressida, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for smoother operation after installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with 3 in. shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed length: 57.13 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased and phased at 0 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke end 1 and bolt-on end 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft is built for rear driveline replacement on the Toyota Cressida and is listed for 1985, 1986, and 1987 model years. The assembly uses steel construction, a 57.13 in. collapsed length, and a 0.65 in. wall thickness to match the specified application. Dorman 986-742 is supplied as a complete shaft assembly, which helps simplify replacement when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 3710022440) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration from a worn or unbalanced shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play from damaged yokes or shaft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFailure caused by corrosion, fatigue, or impact damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues on a rear Toyota Cressida drive shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear fitment before ordering: this part is listed for 1985-1987 Toyota Cressida, rear. Confirm the compressed length of 57.13 in., slip yoke end 1, bolt-on end 2, and 3 in. shaft diameter against the original shaft. Inspect mating driveline components, flange surfaces, and mounting points before installation. Because the assembly is pre-balanced and pre-greased, it is ready for installation once the vehicle-specific measurements and connection points are confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this as a standard replacement drive shaft assembly with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a pre-balanced build for consistent driveline service. Part number 986-742 is engineered for the specified Toyota Cressida rear application and is backed by Dorman’s replacement-part manufacturing standards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808219033781,"sku":"BKKY-986-742","price":553.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_986742_Fro.jpg?v=1784183953","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-986-742-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}