{"product_id":"dorman-986-751-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 986-751 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 986-751 Drive Shaft for Sprinter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for rear applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for smoother operation after replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 3.5 in. shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased with grease fittings included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhased at 90 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd 1 and End 2: bolt-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable; multi-piece shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Part Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn or out-of-balance drive shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline play caused by aging shaft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues related to damaged yokes or tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs after driveline wear on rear Sprinter applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808219230389,"sku":"BKKY-986-751","price":778.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_986751_Fro.jpg?v=1784183995","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-986-751-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}