Dorman 946-045 rear drive shaft for the 2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and other vehicles carries engine torque to the rear axle. This Dorman drive shaft is a one-piece steel assembly.
- Delivered fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced
- Drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing for concentricity, uniform wall thickness and torsional strength
- All-new tubing, yokes, CV joints and U-joints
- Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft with a slip yoke on one end and a universal joint on the other
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 946-045 drive shaft
- Fits: 2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and other vehicles
- Position: Rear
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A worn or failing rear drive shaft can show up as vibration that rises with speed, a clunk when you shift or pull away, or a squeak from the joints. Before you replace the shaft, rule out unbalanced wheels and tires, which can cause similar vibration.
Fits
The 2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, the 2007-2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and the 2007-2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 take this drive shaft, along with other vehicles. The 2007-2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 takes one. If your vehicle is not among those three, look for its year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Shaft diameter: 3.5 in
- Wall thickness: 0.065 in
- Length: 62 in
- Overall length: not adjustable
Build and materials
- Construction: one-piece drive shaft assembly
- Ends: slip yoke and universal joint
- Material: steel
- CV joints: included
- Greaseable: no
- Grade: standard replacement
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One drive shaft assembly.
Interchange: D46045 · 15814474
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dorman 946-045 work as a Chevy Avalanche drive shaft for the 2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche?
Yes. Dorman 946-045 is a rear drive shaft for the 2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. It also fits other vehicles, which you can look up in the Vehicles it fits section.
Does this rear drive shaft come with its yokes and CV joints?
Yes. This drive shaft assembly includes its yokes, CV joints and U-joints, and all of them are new.
How long is the Dorman 946-045 rear drive shaft, and what is its tube size?
Dorman 946-045 is 62 in long with a 3.5 in shaft diameter and a 0.065 in wall thickness. Its overall length is not adjustable.
Can worn joints on a rear drive shaft cause vibration at highway speed?
Yes. Worn joints or an out-of-balance shaft may cause vibration that rises with speed, or a clunk when shifting. A shop can confirm the source.
Does this rear drive shaft have grease fittings?
No. This rear drive shaft is not greaseable.
