Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:986-986
Dorman 986-497 rear drive shaft for the 1981-1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD carries engine torque from the transmission to the rear axle. This 2-piece steel assembly replaces a worn or damaged rear shaft.
A vibration at speed, a clunk when accelerating or a dented shaft tube can mean the drive shaft is worn. These signs alone do not prove the drive shaft is at fault; an out-of-balance tire can cause similar vibration.
This listing is one drive shaft, a direct-fit replacement for the 1981-1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD, which takes one.
Fit and size
Build and materials
One drive shaft with universal joints. The axle nut is not included.
Interchange: 1264104206
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Is this Dorman drive shaft right for the 1981-1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD?
Yes. Dorman 986-497 is a rear drive shaft listed for the 1981-1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD, and that car takes one.
Does this rear drive shaft come with U-joints?
Yes. The listing is one drive shaft with its universal joints included. The axle nut is not included.
What is the Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft made of?
Steel. The shaft is drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing, 2.5 in in diameter with a 0.083 in wall.
Which noises or vibrations can mean a rear drive shaft is wearing out?
A vibration at speed or a clunk on acceleration can be a sign of a worn shaft or joints. Have a shop inspect it and replace it promptly if it is damaged.
Does Dorman 986-497 replace part number 1264104206?
Yes. 1264104206 is listed as an interchange number for Dorman 986-497, a rear drive shaft.
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