Rear Drive Shaft for 2015-2017 Ford F-150 - Dorman 986-981

$790.99

Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft 986-981

Part number: 986-981

UPC: 889245905871

Condition: New

Weight: 61.00 LBS

Item Package Quantity: 1

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Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:986-981

$790.99

Description

Dorman 986-981 rear drive shaft for the 2015-2017 Ford F-150 carries engine torque back to the rear axle. This Dorman drive shaft bolts on at both ends.

Delivered fully assembled, dynamically pre-balanced and ready to install
DOM seamless steel tubing for concentricity, uniform wall thickness, torsional strength and dent resistance
Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft, a 2-piece steel assembly with all-new tubing, yokes and U-joints
Pre-greased, with a grease fitting included for greasing the shaft

Quick facts

Part: Dorman 986-981 drive shaft
Fits: 2015-2017 Ford F-150
Position: Rear
Material: Steel
Condition: New

A vibration that changes with speed, a clunk when you shift or accelerate, or a joint that feels loose can mean the shaft or its joints are worn. Out-of-balance tires or wheels can feel similar, so have the cause found before replacing the shaft. Once the old shaft is out of the vehicle, look it over for dents and turn each joint by hand to feel for binding or play.

Fits

It fits the 2015-2017 Ford F-150, which takes one.

Specifications

Fit and size

Position: Rear
Quantity per vehicle: 1
Shaft diameter: 3.5 in
Drive shaft length: 105.5 in
Collapsed length: 104.5 in (flange face to flange face and yoke to flange face); yoke to bearing: 54.625 in
Wall thickness: 0.083 in
Max slip: 1 in
Ends: bolt-on at both ends, phased at 90 degrees

Build and materials

Type: 2-piece steel drive shaft assembly
Material: Steel, drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless tubing
Greasing: pre-greased, greaseable, grease fitting included
Condition: New
Country of origin: United States

In the box

One drive shaft with U-joints and a grease fitting. CV joints are not included.

Interchange: FL3Z4R602AC · FL3Z4R602N

Manufacturer's description

Product specs

Vehicles it fits

Interchange numbers

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

FL3Z4R602AC, FL3Z4R602N

Buyer's Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this F-150 drive shaft the right one for a 2015-2017 Ford F-150?

Yes. Dorman 986-981 is a rear drive shaft for the 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and the vehicle takes one.

Are U-joints and a grease fitting included with this drive shaft?

Yes. The shaft arrives with its U-joints and a grease fitting. CV joints are not included.

What is the Dorman 986-981 drive shaft made of?

Steel. The shaft is drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing with a 0.083 in wall thickness and a 3.5 in shaft diameter.

Can a vibration at speed come from a worn rear drive shaft?

Yes, it can, and so can a clunk when you shift or accelerate. Worn joints or shaft balance are possible sources, though tires and wheels can feel similar.

Does Dorman 986-981 replace part number FL3Z4R602AC?

Yes. FL3Z4R602AC is one of the numbers Dorman 986-981 replaces, along with FL3Z4R602N.