{"product_id":"dorman-986-956-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 986-956 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 986-956 Rear Drive Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is a direct replacement for rear driveline service on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. Built as a complete assembly and pre-balanced for installation, Dorman 986-956 helps simplify replacement on 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 rear applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and CV joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on end design at both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased with grease fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhased at 90 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed length: 131.25 in; drive shaft length: 132.25 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft wall thickness: 0.083 in; shaft diameter: 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 986-956 is a rear drive shaft assembly for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, covering 2019, 2020, and 2021 model years. It is built with steel tubing, bolt-on ends, and a pre-balanced design to support a straightforward driveline replacement. The assembly includes new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and CV joints, and it arrives pre-greased for service readiness. This part cross-references OE numbers 9074103100 and 9074104100 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 out-of-balance rear driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding or rough rotation caused by worn shaft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play from damaged yokes or tube wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues on a rear Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 drive shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, rear. Confirm flange-to-flange length, compressed length, and phased orientation before installation. Verify bolt-on end configuration and driveline measurements against the original shaft to ensure proper alignment. Dorman 986-956 is a standard replacement drive shaft assembly for rear service on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is engineered as a complete replacement unit with new service components and pre-balanced construction for consistent fitment and driveline operation. Part number 986-956 is built for rear application use on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808221622453,"sku":"BKKY-986-956","price":775.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_986956_Fro.jpg?v=1784184406","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-986-956-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}