Dorman 630-312 rear axle shaft for the 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee carries torque from the differential to the wheel. Sold as a Dorman drive shaft, it is designed to match the performance of the original equipment shaft on the specified vehicles.
- Part of the Dorman OE Solutions line
- Solid shaft axle made of carbon steel
- Designed and manufactured to strict specifications for reliable performance
- Helps restore torque transfer to the wheel after a factory shaft fails or is damaged by rust or collision
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 630-312 axle shaft
- Fits: 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee
- Position: Rear, left or right
- Material: Carbon steel
- Condition: New
A clunk or vibration from the rear, or a shaft damaged by rust or a collision, can mean the axle shaft is worn or failing. A worn rear wheel bearing or an out-of-balance tire can also be behind a rear-end noise or vibration, so have the cause found before you replace the shaft.
Fits
This axle shaft is a direct replacement for the 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee, in either the rear left or rear right position. The listing is one shaft, sold individually, and the fitment lists a quantity of one.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: rear, left or right
- Length: 29.82 in
- Spline quantity: 29
- Wheel lugs: 5
- Quantity per application: 1
Build and materials
- Axle type: solid shaft axle
- Material: carbon steel
- ABS tone ring: not included
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: India
In the box
One axle shaft, wheel studs, wheel nuts, and a bearing and seal.
Interchange: 5018393AA · AXK250
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this work as a 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee axle shaft on the rear left or rear right?
Yes. Dorman 630-312 is listed for the 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee and covers the rear left or rear right position, with a fitment quantity of one.
Does this Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft come with wheel studs and a bearing?
Yes. Dorman 630-312 comes with the axle shaft, wheel studs, wheel nuts, and a bearing and seal. The ABS tone ring is not included.
Is this Dorman axle shaft solid or hollow, and what is it made of?
This rear axle shaft is a solid shaft axle made of carbon steel. It measures 29.82 in long and has 29 splines.
What can a rear axle shaft damaged by rust or a collision sound or feel like?
A clunk or vibration from the rear can be a sign, as can visible damage from rust or a collision. A shop can inspect the shaft and confirm the cause.
Can Dorman 630-312 be used in place of 5018393AA or AXK250?
Yes. 5018393AA and AXK250 are listed as numbers this Dorman 630-312 axle shaft replaces.
