Keep torque moving from the transmission to the rear axle with the Dorman drive shaft 946-312, a rear 2-piece steel driveshaft assembly that arrives fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2005-2006 Dodge Ram 1500 with all engines, and it is ready to install straight out of the box with no shaft assembly required.
Specifications: 3.5 in shaft diameter, 0.083 in wall thickness and 78.4 in drive shaft length. The steel shaft has a slip yoke on one end and a universal joint on the other. It is greaseable, its overall length is adjustable, and it is a standard replacement grade part. The package contains one driveshaft. CV joints and an axle nut are not included.
A worn drive shaft on the 2005-2006 Dodge Ram 1500 may show vibration that builds with speed, a clunk when shifting into drive or reverse, or a squeak from a U-joint. Other driveline components can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause first. If the driveshaft is the cause, this assembly replaces it as a complete unit.
Interchange: 5037625AA
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What does this rear driveshaft do?
It transfers torque from the transmission to the rear axle. The Dorman 946-312 is a 2-piece steel assembly with a slip yoke on one end and a universal joint on the other.
Is this the right drive shaft for a 2005-2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Yes. It is listed as a direct-fit rear driveshaft for the 2005-2006 Dodge Ram 1500 with all engines.
What are the shaft's dimensions?
The steel shaft has a 3.5 in diameter, a 0.083 in wall thickness and a 78.4 in drive shaft length. Its overall length is adjustable.
What comes in the box?
You get one driveshaft, fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced. CV joints and an axle nut are not included.
Can this driveshaft be greased?
Yes, it is a greaseable drive shaft. Follow the vehicle service information for lubrication, installation steps and fastener torque.
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