Rear Drive Shaft for 1977-1981 Mercedes-Benz 280E - Dorman 986-774

$440.99
Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft 986-774
Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft 986-774

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    Part number: 986-774
    UPC: 889245903808
    Condition: New
    Weight: 28.93 LBS
    Item Package Quantity: 1
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    Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:986-774
    Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:986-774
    $440.99
    $440.99

    Dorman 986-774 rear drive shaft for the 1977-1981 Mercedes-Benz 280E carries engine torque from the transmission to the rear axle. This Dorman drive shaft is a two-piece steel assembly built for the rear of the car.

    • Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft, fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced
    • Drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing with a 0.065 in wall thickness
    • New tubing, yokes and U-joints
    • Adjustable overall length with 1 in of maximum slip

    Quick facts

    • Part: Dorman 986-774 drive shaft
    • Fits: 1977-1981 Mercedes-Benz 280E
    • Position: Rear
    • Material: Steel
    • Condition: New

    A worn drive shaft or joint can show up as vibration at highway speed, a clunk when you shift or accelerate, or a squeak from the joints. Tires, wheels and mounts can cause similar signs, so with the car parked and cold, check tire pressure and condition first. A shop can inspect the shaft and joints on a lift. If the shaft is the cause, this one replaces it.

    Fits

    It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1977-1981 Mercedes-Benz 280E, which takes one.

    Specifications

    Fit and size

    • Position: Rear
    • Quantity per vehicle: 1
    • Shaft diameter: 2.5 in
    • Wall thickness: 0.065 in
    • Overall length: 60.25 in
    • Collapsed length: 59.25 in
    • Maximum slip: 1 in
    • Collapsed length, yoke to bearing: 15.25 in

    Build and materials

    • Type: two-piece assembly
    • Shaft material: steel
    • Ends: bolt-on at both ends
    • Universal joints: included, pre-greased
    • Grease fitting: not included
    • Condition: New
    • Country of origin: United States

    In the box

    One drive shaft assembly with its U-joints.

    Installation notes

    • Comes ready to install on the specified vehicle, with pre-greased U-joints.
    • The shaft has no grease fitting.

    Interchange: 1234104006

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

    1234104006

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does the Dorman 986-774 fit the 1977-1981 Mercedes-Benz 280E?

    Yes. Dorman 986-774 is a rear drive shaft for the 1977-1981 Mercedes-Benz 280E, and that car takes one.

    Does this drive shaft come with U-joints and a grease fitting?

    The Dorman 986-774 includes its U-joints, which come pre-greased, but no grease fitting. The listing is one drive shaft assembly.

    What is this rear drive shaft made of and how thick is the tube wall?

    The shaft is drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing with a 0.065 in wall and a 2.5 in shaft diameter.

    How long is this rear drive shaft, and can the length be adjusted?

    Overall length is 60.25 in and collapsed length is 59.25 in. The length is adjustable, with 1 in of maximum slip.

    Are the ends of this two-piece drive shaft bolt-on?

    Yes. Both ends of this two-piece steel assembly are bolt-on.

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