Dorman 938-178 front drive shaft for the 1994-1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee carries drive torque to the front axle. It is a 1-piece steel assembly with bolt-on ends.
- Drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing for concentricity, uniform wall thickness and torsional strength
- Arrives fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced, ready to install
- Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft built from 100% new tubing, yokes, CV joints and U-joints
- Overall length is adjustable
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 938-178 drive shaft
- Fits: 1994-1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Position: Front
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A vibration that builds with speed or a clunk when you pull away can come from worn U-joints or CV joints. Tires, wheels and other drivetrain parts produce similar symptoms, so a shop can trace the source before you buy a replacement shaft.
Fits
This is a 1994-1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft for the front position, and each vehicle takes one.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Length: 34.375 in, overall length adjustable
- Shaft diameter: 2 in
- Wall thickness: 0.12 in
- Ends: bolt on at both ends
Build and materials
- Type: 1-piece drive shaft assembly, standard replacement
- Material: Steel
- CV joints: included
- Slip yoke: no
- Greaseable: no
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One drive shaft assembly with its yokes, CV joints and U-joints. An axle nut is not included, so plan on a new one.
Interchange: 65-9771 · 93-1288
D38178 · N97719 · 52098501 · 52098857 · 52098858 · 52098859 · ZDS9771
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
65-9771, 93-1288, D38178, N97719, 52098501, 52098857, 52098858, 52098859, ZDS9771
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the front drive shaft for the 1994-1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. Dorman 938-178 is a front drive shaft listed for the 1994-1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and each vehicle takes one.
Does this 1994-1995 Grand Cherokee front drive shaft come with CV joints?
Yes. Dorman 938-178 includes new yokes, CV joints and U-joints. It has no slip yoke, and an axle nut is not included.
What size is this Dorman drive shaft?
Dorman 938-178 is 34.375 in long with a 2 in shaft diameter and a 0.12 in wall, and its overall length is adjustable. Both ends are bolt-on.
Is this drive shaft steel, and does it need greasing?
The shaft is steel, made from drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless tubing. It is not a greaseable shaft.
Does Dorman 938-178 replace part number 52098501?
Yes. 52098501 is one of the numbers Dorman 938-178 replaces, along with 65-9771 and 93-1288.
