Dorman 986-751 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-751 Drive Shaft for Sprinter

Dorman 986-751 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints already assembled for a direct replacement workflow.

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear applications
• Pre-balanced for smoother operation after replacement
• 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with a 3.5 in. shaft diameter
• Pre-greased with grease fittings included
• Phased at 90 degrees
• Standard replacement grade
• End 1 and End 2: bolt-on
• Overall length adjustable; multi-piece shaft design

Fitment and Application

Compatible with rear drive shaft applications on 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. This Dorman 986-751 drive shaft is listed for rear use and matches 3-piece shaft assembly configurations for these Sprinter models.

For buyers searching for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 rear drive shaft replacement or a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 rear drive shaft assembly, this part number provides a direct-reference option. Dorman 986-751 also cross-references OE-style part numbers 9064101401 and 9064104001 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance drive shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Driveline play caused by aging shaft components
• Service issues related to damaged yokes or tubes
• Replacement needs after driveline wear on rear Sprinter applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify flange-to-flange length, yoke-to-bearing measurements, and phased orientation before installation. This assembly uses bolt-on ends and is pre-greased, which helps streamline setup, but driveline alignment should still be checked during installation. Confirm rear application and 3-piece shaft assembly requirements on the vehicle before ordering.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman drive shaft is built as a standard replacement assembly using new components throughout the shaft, joints, and yokes. The pre-balanced design supports a more straightforward replacement process for 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 rear driveline service.