Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:976-496
Send power to the rear wheels with the Dorman - OE Solutions Rear 2-Piece Steel Driveshaft Assembly 976-780, a premium unit that arrives fully assembled, dynamically pre-balanced, and ready for a fast, hassle-free installation. It drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 — see the Buyer's Guide tab for full engine details.
As a two-piece rear driveshaft assembly, it transmits torque from the transmission to the rear axle. Worn U-joints or CV joints, driveline vibration, or a clunk on acceleration are signs the original driveshaft may need replacing.
Interchange: D76780 · KG0325100C · KG0325100D · KG0325100D9U
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What vehicles does this driveshaft fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm fitment for your specific vehicle.
Does it come pre-balanced and assembled?
Yes. It arrives fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced for a fast, hassle-free installation on the listed applications.
What is the shaft made from?
It is made from drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing, which offers superior concentricity, uniform wall thickness, and more torsional strength and dent resistance than standard welded steel.
Are the components new or remanufactured?
It features 100% new — not remanufactured — construction built in the USA, including new tubing, yokes, CV joints, and U-joints.
What are signs my driveshaft may need replacing?
Driveline vibration, worn U-joints or CV joints, or a clunk on acceleration can indicate the original driveshaft needs replacing. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
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.