Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:976-645
Dorman 976-972 rear drive shaft for the 2011-2025 Dodge Durango carries engine torque from the transmission to the rear axle. It is a rear 2-piece steel driveshaft assembly with a CV joint at each end.
A vibration that builds with speed, or a clunk when you accelerate, can mean the drive shaft is worn. These signs alone do not prove the shaft is the problem, since an out-of-balance tire can feel much the same.
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2025 Dodge Durango, which takes one.
Fit and size
Build and materials
One drive shaft assembled with its CV joints. An axle nut is not included, so plan on a new one.
Interchange: D76972 · 52123635AA · 52123635AB · 52123635AC
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Is this the right Dodge Durango drive shaft for 2011-2025 models?
Yes. Dorman 976-972 is a rear drive shaft for the 2011-2025 Dodge Durango, which takes one.
Does this rear drive shaft include CV joints and an axle nut?
This rear drive shaft includes a CV joint at each end but no axle nut. The listing is one assembled drive shaft.
What is the Dorman 976-972 drive shaft made of?
The shaft is steel, made from drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless tubing. It measures 2.5 in across with a 0.083 in wall.
Can a worn rear drive shaft cause a clunk when I accelerate?
Yes, it can. A clunk on acceleration or a vibration that rises with speed can mean a worn drive shaft, so have it checked promptly.
Does this drive shaft replace number 52123635AA?
Yes. 52123635AA is one of the numbers Dorman 976-972 replaces, along with 52123635AB, 52123635AC and D76972.
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