Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:976-645
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.
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
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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.
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.