Dorman 986-964 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-964 Drive Shaft for Transit-350 DRW

Dorman 986-964 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Ford Transit-350 and Transit-350 HD models with dual rear wheels. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and CV joints to simplify replacement on the Ford Transit-350 rear driveline.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear applications
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 3-inch shaft diameter
• Pre-greased with grease fitting included
• Standard replacement grade
• Phased at 0 degrees
• Overall length adjustable
• End 1 and End 2 are bolt-on connections

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft, part number 986-964, is built for rear driveline service on 2015-2019 Ford Transit-350 and 2015-2019 Ford Transit-350 HD models equipped with dual rear wheels. The assembly measures 120.875 inches collapsed flange face to flange face, with a 122.375-inch drive shaft length and 0.083-inch wall thickness. It uses steel construction, includes universal joints, and does not include a slip yoke, axle nut, or CV joints in the finished assembly specification. For buyers searching for a Ford Transit-350 rear drive shaft replacement or a Dorman 986-964 driveline assembly, this unit provides a direct-fit service part for the listed applications.

This part cross-references Ford OE numbers CK4Z4R602AA and CK4Z4R602AH for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Service issues caused by damaged yokes or shaft tubing
• Length or fitment problems on rear DRW driveline replacement jobs
• Corrosion or fatigue in the original Ford Transit-350 driveshaft assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear DRW fitment before installation on 2015-2019 Ford Transit-350 and Ford Transit-350 HD models. Confirm flange-to-flange length, phase alignment, and bolt-on end configuration against the original shaft. Because this assembly is pre-balanced and pre-greased, it is ready for driveline service once the vehicle-specific measurements and mounting points are confirmed.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this as a standard replacement driveline component built from new shaft, yoke, and joint components for the listed Ford Transit-350 rear applications. Part number 986-964 is engineered for direct replacement service in the specified fitment range.