Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:986-986
Dorman 986-597 rear drive shaft for the 2014-2016 BMW 535i xDrive carries engine power to the rear axle. This Dorman drive shaft is a 2-piece steel assembly.
Vibration that builds with speed or a clunk when you accelerate or lift off can mean the drive shaft is worn, but a tired transmission mount or a rear differential fault can be behind those signs too, so find the actual cause before you replace it.
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2014-2016 BMW 535i xDrive, which takes one shaft running to the rear axle. This listing is one drive shaft.
Fit and size
Build and materials
One drive shaft. An axle nut is not included.
Interchange: 26108626685 · 26108674201
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Does the Dorman 986-597 rear drive shaft fit the 2014-2016 BMW 535i xDrive?
Yes. The Dorman 986-597 is a rear drive shaft listed for the 2014-2016 BMW 535i xDrive, and that car takes one.
Does the Dorman 986-597 come with U-joints and CV joints already installed?
Yes. The Dorman 986-597 arrives assembled with its yokes, CV joints and U-joints. The package holds one drive shaft; an axle nut is not included.
How long is this 2-piece steel drive shaft and how thick is its tube wall?
The shaft is 55.125 in long with a 2.5 in shaft diameter and a 0.083 in wall thickness. It is a rear 2-piece steel assembly.
Is this Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft greaseable or adjustable in length?
Neither. The shaft is not greaseable and its overall length is not adjustable. Both ends are bolt-on and it has no slip yoke.
Does the Dorman 986-597 replace part number 26108626685?
Yes. The Dorman 986-597 is listed as a replacement for 26108626685 and for 26108674201.
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