Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:966-419
Keep torque flowing to the rear axle with the Dorman drive shaft 966-404, a rear 2-piece steel driveshaft assembly that arrives fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1996-2003 Chevrolet S10, 1996-2003 GMC Sonoma and 1998-2000 Isuzu Hombre. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details.
If you are replacing a worn drive shaft on a 1996-2003 Chevrolet S10, 1996-2003 GMC Sonoma or 1998-2000 Isuzu Hombre, this Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft is built to simplify the job:
A drive shaft may need replacing if you notice vibration that grows with road speed, a clunk when shifting into drive or reverse, or squeaking from a worn joint. Diagnose the driveline first. If the shaft is the cause, this assembly replaces it as one unit.
Interchange: 15036999 · 15043841 · 15043842 · 19201890 · 26049790 · 8192018900
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What does a rear drive shaft do?
It carries torque from the transmission or transfer case to the rear axle. Its joints flex to accommodate suspension travel.
Is this the right drive shaft for a 2000 S10?
Yes. The 2000 model year falls within its 1996-2003 Chevrolet S10 coverage. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm it matches your truck's exact configuration.
Does this 1996-2003 Chevrolet S10 drive shaft also fit the 1996-2003 GMC Sonoma and 1998-2000 Isuzu Hombre?
Yes. It is also listed for the 1996-2003 GMC Sonoma and the 1998-2000 Isuzu Hombre. The Buyer's Guide tab has the full application details.
What is the drive shaft made of?
The shaft uses drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing. This tubing offers superior concentricity, uniform wall thickness, and more torsional strength and dent resistance than standard welded steel.
Does it come ready to install?
Yes. It arrives as a fully assembled, dynamically pre-balanced 2-piece assembly with new yokes, CV joints and U-joints. It ships in protective foam-in-place packaging.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.