Dorman - OE Solutions Steering Shaft P/N:425-184
Steer with a tight, secure connection using the Dorman - OE Solutions steering shaft (MPN 425-257), a lower steering shaft that transmits your input from the column down to the steering gear. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for the 2001-2004 Dodge Dakota and 2001-2003 Dodge Durango, restoring a worn or damaged original on the listed applications. Precision-machined within strict tolerances, it drops in like the factory shaft on the vehicles it covers.
Precise fit: engineered to close tolerances to directly replace the original lower shaft on the covered years, makes and models.
Safety tested: the design meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and rigorous regulatory testing intended to protect the driver in a collision.
Trustworthy performance: built to pass torsional, tensile, fatigue and other durability testing for reliable operation.
Corrosion resistant: salt-spray testing and a premium coating help support long-term longevity.
If a loose, clunking, or worn lower steering shaft is the cause of play in your steering, this replaces it. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details and the full application list.
Interchange: 10-81056
1081056 · 55351208AA · 55351208AB · 55351246AA · SK425257 · JCDK02
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What vehicles does this Dorman steering shaft fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2001-2004 Dodge Dakota and 2001-2003 Dodge Durango. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details and the full application list.
Is this the upper or lower steering shaft?
This is the lower steering shaft, which connects the steering column to the steering gear and transmits your steering input.
Is this a Dorman intermediate steering shaft?
Yes, this lower Dorman steering intermediate shaft carries driver input between the column and the steering gear on the listed applications.
What signs point to a worn steering shaft?
Play in the steering, clunking or knocking when turning, or excess free movement in the wheel can be signs the lower shaft may need replacing. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
Is this a Dodge Dakota steering shaft replacement that meets safety standards?
Yes. Each design is tested to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, plus torsional, tensile, and fatigue durability testing for reliable operation.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.