Dorman 630-228 Axle Shaft for Ford and Mercury

Dorman 630-228 is a direct replacement drive axle shaft for select Ford Mustang, Ford LTD, Mercury Capri, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Cougar, and Ford Thunderbird applications. It replaces a damaged axle shaft or worn bearings with an OE-style fit for rear left and rear right positions where listed.

Key Features

• Solid shaft axle construction in carbon steel
• 28-spline axle shaft design
• 29.18 in. overall length
• Includes axle shaft, wheel studs, wheel nuts, bearing, and seal
• Fits rear left and rear right applications on listed vehicles
• Direct replacement for select Ford and Mercury driveline setups

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive axle shaft, part number 630-228, is built for vehicles that need a replacement for a damaged axle shaft or worn-out bearings. It is a solid shaft axle made from carbon steel and supplied with application-specific installation components for the listed fitments. Compatible With 1979-1993 Ford Mustang, 1983-1986 Ford LTD, 1979-1986 Mercury Capri, 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis, 1979-1982 Ford Thunderbird, and 1979-1982 Mercury Cougar in the rear left or rear right positions where noted. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., AXK212, D9BZ4234C) for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing an axle shaft with spline wear or physical damage
• Addressing bearing-related axle noise or rough operation
• Restoring rear axle function after seal failure
• Repairing driveline issues on Ford Mustang and Mercury rear axle assemblies

Installation Notes

Verify axle position, spline count, and ring gear application before installation. This axle shaft is listed for rear left and rear right use on specific Ford and Mercury models, including 1986 Ford Mustang with 8.8 in. or 7.5 in. ring gear notes and 1979-1986 Mercury Capri with 7.5 in. ring gear notes. Confirm all vehicle details against the fitment chart before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this axle shaft as a direct replacement component for select applications, with fitment and included components matched to the listed vehicle requirements.