Rear Drive Shaft for 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Dorman 976-696

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$1,303.99
MPN: 976-696
UPC: 885484526211
Item Package Quantity: 1
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Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:976-696
Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:976-696
$1,303.99

Simplify your driveshaft replacement with the Dorman drive shaft 976-696, a premium rear 2-piece steel driveshaft assembly. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee with all engines, with one driveshaft used per vehicle.

Whether you call it a driveshaft or a 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee prop shaft, this rear unit is the rotating shaft that carries engine torque back to the rear axle.

  • Ready to install: arrives fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced for a fast, hassle-free installation on the listed applications.
  • Premium shaft: made from drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing. Compared with standard welded steel, this tubing offers superior concentricity, uniform wall thickness, and more torsional strength and dent resistance.
  • All-new construction: built in the USA with 100% new tubing, yokes, CV joints, and U-joints.
  • Protective packaging: foam-in-place packing is designed to deliver the assembly in the same install-ready condition in which it left the manufacturing facility.

Specifications: 2.5 in shaft diameter · 0.083 in wall thickness · 51.875 in length · bolt-on connections at both ends · CV joints included · adjustable overall length · no slip yoke · non-greaseable · axle nut not included. Package contents: one driveshaft.

Interchange: D76696 · 52123626AA · 52123626AC · 52123626AD

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

D76696, 52123626AA, 52123626AC, 52123626AD

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this fit as a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft replacement?

Yes. Dorman 976-696 is listed as the rear driveshaft for the 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee with all engines, with one used per vehicle.

Which position does this 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft fit?

This is the rear driveshaft, a 2-piece steel assembly that carries torque to the rear axle on the 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Does the driveshaft come assembled and balanced?

Yes. It ships fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced, with its yokes, CV joints and U-joints already in place, and it is packed in protective foam-in-place packaging.

Is this driveshaft greaseable?

No, it is listed as non-greaseable. It also has bolt-on connections at both ends and an adjustable overall length, and an axle nut is not included.

What signs may mean a rear driveshaft needs replacing?

Possible signs include vibration that rises with speed, a clunk when shifting into gear, or squeaking from a worn U-joint. Tires, mounts or the axle can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause first.