Dorman 986-749 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-749 Drive Shaft for Mercedes-Benz

Dorman 986-749 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Mercedes-Benz applications. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints to simplify replacement on 1994-1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 and 1995-1996 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG rear driveline applications.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear installation
• Pre-balanced for direct replacement use
• 100% new yokes and tubes
• Universal joints included
• Steel shaft construction with 2.5 in. shaft diameter
• Pre-greased for initial service
• Bolt-on end connections at both ends
• Overall length adjustable with 1 in. max slip
• Compressed length: 57.9 in.
• Collapsed length, flange face to flange face: 57.8 in.

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft, part number 986-749, is a standard replacement assembly for rear driveline service on Mercedes-Benz C280 and Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG models. It uses a steel shaft with a 0.83 in. wall thickness, bolt-on end types, and a phased design of 0 degrees. The assembly is pre-greased and includes universal joints, while CV joints, a slip yoke, grease fittings, and an axle nut are not included. The multi-piece shaft design and adjustable overall length help match the original driveline dimensions during replacement.

This part cross-references OE-style part numbers 2024105406 and 2024106906 for the same application. Use Dorman 986-749 when replacing a worn or damaged rear drive shaft on 1994-1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 or 1995-1996 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG vehicles.

What This Drive Shaft Helps Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the rear axle
• Service issues caused by damaged yokes or tubes
• Replacement needs after shaft wear, corrosion, or impact damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment before ordering: Fits 1994-1996 Mercedes-Benz C280, rear. Fits 1995-1996 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG, rear. Confirm flange-to-flange and yoke-to-flange measurements against the original shaft, since this assembly is listed at 57.9 in. compressed length and 57.8 in. collapsed length flange face to flange face. Check driveline alignment and balance during installation, and inspect mounting points and companion flanges for wear before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new core components and pre-balanced construction for service-ready installation. Part number 986-749 is built to standard replacement specifications for the listed Mercedes-Benz rear applications.