Dorman 986-756 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-756 Rear Drive Shaft

The Dorman 986-756 drive shaft is a complete rear driveline assembly for select Nissan Altima models. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints already assembled for a direct replacement approach.

Key Features

• Complete rear drive shaft assembly for 2019-2024 Nissan Altima, rear
• Pre-balanced for installation consistency
• 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with a 2.5 in shaft diameter
• Pre-greased and phased for service-ready installation
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style driveline service
• Compressed length: 88.3 in; drive shaft length: 89.3 in
• Cross-reference: 370006CA0A

Detailed Description

Built for rear driveline service on the Nissan Altima, Dorman 986-756 replaces the original drive shaft assembly with a pre-balanced unit that simplifies repair work. This part number 986-756 uses steel construction, bolt-on ends, and a multi-piece shaft design with CV joints and universal joints included. It is pre-greased, phased at 0 degrees, and does not use a slip yoke, helping maintain the correct driveline configuration for the listed application. For buyers searching for a rear drive shaft for 2019-2024 Nissan Altima, this assembly provides the key dimensions and hardware-free replacement format needed for a direct service job.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear drive shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn CV or universal joints
• Excess play caused by fatigued shaft components
• Service issues related to damaged yokes or tubes
• Rear driveline replacement needs on a 2019-2024 Nissan Altima

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment before installation on the 2019-2024 Nissan Altima. Confirm flange-to-flange length, compressed length, and end type match the original driveline configuration. Because this assembly is pre-balanced and phased, avoid altering component orientation during installation. Inspect mating surfaces, fasteners, and surrounding driveline components before bolting the shaft into place.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a standard replacement assembly with new internal wear components and pre-balanced construction. The part is built for the listed Nissan Altima rear application and is intended to restore driveline service with a complete replacement unit.