Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:986-986
Dorman 986-911 rear drive shaft for the 1998-2000 Lexus LS400 is a two-piece steel assembly that carries power from the transmission to the rear axle.
A worn drive shaft can show up as vibration at speed or a clunk when you shift or accelerate. Before you replace the drive shaft, rule out out-of-balance tires, worn wheel bearings and other drivetrain parts that can cause similar vibration.
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1998-2000 Lexus LS400, which takes one.
Fit and size
Build and materials
One drive shaft. A grease fitting is not included.
Interchange: 3710050040
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Does Dorman 986-911 work as a drive shaft for the 1998-2000 Lexus LS400?
Yes. Dorman 986-911 is a rear drive shaft for the 1998-2000 Lexus LS400, and the car takes one.
What is in the box with the Dorman 986-911 rear drive shaft?
Dorman 986-911 ships as one drive shaft with its U-joints included, packed in protective foam-in-place packaging. A grease fitting is not included.
What is this rear drive shaft tube made of, and how thick is the wall?
The tube is drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel, with a 2.5 in shaft diameter and a 0.083 in wall thickness.
Is this drive shaft pre-greased and pre-balanced?
Yes. This drive shaft arrives fully assembled, dynamically pre-balanced and pre-greased, with bolt-on ends, ready for installation on the specified vehicles.
Is 3710050040 a cross-reference for Dorman 986-911?
Yes. 3710050040 is an interchange number that Dorman 986-911 replaces.
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