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Beck Arnley 051-2683 Differential Bearing

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Beck Arnley Differential Bearing Overview

The Beck Arnley 051-2683 differential bearing is engineered for precision and durability in driveline applications. Designed to meet OEM specifications, this bearing supports smooth differential operation in select Audi, INFINITI, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, and Volkswagen models.

  • Cone bore diameter: 1.6130 inches (40.97 mm)
  • Cone length: 0.7087 inches (18 mm)
  • Cone radius: 0.09 inches (2.286 mm)
  • Cup length: 0.5315 inches
  • Cup outside diameter: 2.676 inches (0.1053 mm)
  • Cup radius: 0.06 inches (1.5 mm)
  • Cup width: 0.689 inches

Technical Specifications and Design Details

This differential bearing features a cone bore of 1.6130 inches (40.97 mm) and a cone length of 0.7087 inches (18 mm), providing a precise fit for differential components. The cone radius of 0.09 inches (2.286 mm) and cup radius of 0.06 inches (1.5 mm) ensure proper seating and load distribution. The cup outside diameter measures 2.676 inches, with a cup width of 0.689 inches, contributing to the bearing's stability and longevity under operational stresses.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

The Beck Arnley 051-2683 differential bearing is compatible with a range of vehicles, including Audi models such as A4, A6, A8 Quattro, Allroad Quattro, and S4, S6, S8; INFINITI QX4; Mercedes-Benz models including 300D, 300SD, 300SDL, 300SE, 300SEL, 300TD, 350SD, 350SDL, 380SE, 380SEC, 380SEL, 380SL, 380SLC, 420SEL, 500SEC, 500SEL, 560SEC, 560SEL, 560SL; Nissan models like D21, Frontier, Pathfinder, Pickup, Xterra; Porsche 720, 924, 944, 4000; and Volkswagen models including Corrado, Coupe, Fox, Passat, Phaeton, Quantum, Vanagon.

Common Issues Addressed by This Differential Bearing

  • Eliminates differential noise caused by worn or damaged bearings
  • Reduces vibration and improves driveline smoothness
  • Prevents premature wear of differential gears
  • Maintains proper alignment and load distribution within the differential
  • Supports reliable torque transfer and vehicle handling

Installation Notes and Tips

Ensure the differential housing and mating surfaces are clean and free of debris before installation. Use proper tools to press the bearing into place without damaging the cone or cup surfaces. Verify the bearing dimensions, including cone bore and cup outside diameter, match the vehicle specifications. It is recommended to inspect related driveline components during installation for wear or damage.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Beck Arnley differential bearings are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards, ensuring reliable performance and durability. The 051-2683 part number undergoes rigorous quality control processes. While specific warranty details may vary, Beck Arnley products typically include a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

BrandBeck Arnley
Part Number051-2683
CONE BORE INCHES1.6130
CONE BORE MM40.97
CONE LENGTH INCHES0.7087
CONE LENGTH MM18
CONE RADIUS INCHES0.09
CONE RADIUS MM2.286
CUP LENGTH0.5315
CUP OUTSIDE DIAMETER INCHES2.676
CUP OUTSIDE DIAMETER MM0.1053
CUP RADIUS INCHES0.06
CUP RADIUS MM1.5
CUP WIDTH INCHES0.689

This part fits 248 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypeTransmissionLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2007AudiA4Rear Left
2007AudiA6Rear Left
2007AudiS4Rear Left
2007AudiS6Rear Left
2006AudiA4Rear Left
2006AudiA6Rear Left
2006AudiS4Rear Left
2006VolkswagenPhaetonRear Left
2005AudiA4Rear Left
2005AudiAllroad QuattroRear Left
2005AudiS4Rear Left
2005VolkswagenPassatInner
2005VolkswagenPhaetonRear Left
2004AudiA4Rear Left
2004AudiA6Rear Left
2004AudiAllroad QuattroRear Left
2004AudiS4Rear Left
2004NissanFrontier4WD3.3LV6Front Outer
2004NissanPathfinder3.5LV6Front Outer
2004NissanXterraFront Outer
2004VolkswagenPassatInner
2004VolkswagenPhaetonRear Left
2003AudiA4Rear Left
2003AudiA6Rear Left
2003AudiA8 QuattroRear Left
2003AudiAllroad QuattroRear Left
2003AudiS6Rear Left
2003AudiS8Rear Left
2003INFINITIQX4Front Outer
2003NissanFrontier4WD3.3LV6Front Outer
2003NissanPathfinder3.5LV6Front Outer
2003NissanXterraFront Outer
2003VolkswagenPassatInner
2002AudiA4Rear Left
2002AudiA6Rear Left
2002AudiA8 QuattroRear Left
2002AudiAllroad QuattroRear Left
2002AudiS4Rear Left
2002AudiS6Rear Left
2002AudiS8Rear Left
2002INFINITIQX4Front Outer
2002NissanFrontier4WD3.3LV6Front Outer
2002NissanPathfinder3.5LV6Front Outer
2002NissanXterraFront Outer
2002VolkswagenPassatInner
2001AudiA4Rear Left
2001AudiA6Rear Left
2001AudiA8 QuattroRear Left
2001AudiAllroad QuattroRear Left
2001AudiS4Rear Left
2001AudiS8Rear Left
2001INFINITIQX4Front Outer
2001NissanFrontier3.3LV6Front Outer
2001NissanFrontier4WD2.4LL4Front Outer
2001NissanPathfinder3.5LV6Front Outer
2001NissanXterraFront Outer
2001VolkswagenPassatInner
2000AudiA4Rear Left
2000AudiA6Rear Left
2000AudiA8 QuattroRear Left
2000INFINITIQX4Front Outer
2000NissanFrontier4WD2.4LL4Front Outer
2000NissanFrontier3.3LV6Front Outer
2000NissanPathfinder3.3LV6Front Outer
2000NissanXterraFront Outer
2000VolkswagenPassatInner
1999AudiA4Rear Left
1999AudiA6Rear Left
1999AudiA8 QuattroRear Left
1999INFINITIQX4Front Outer
1999NissanFrontier4WDFront Outer
1999NissanPathfinder3.3LV6Front Outer
1999VolkswagenPassatInner
1998AudiA4Rear Left
1998AudiA6Rear Left
1998AudiA8 QuattroRear Left
1998INFINITIQX4Front Outer
1998NissanFrontier4WDFront Outer
1998NissanPathfinder3.3LV6Front Outer
1998VolkswagenPassatInner
1997AudiA4Rear Left
1997AudiA8 QuattroRear Left
1997INFINITIQX4Front Outer
1997NissanPathfinder3.3LV6Front Outer
1997NissanPickup4WDFront Outer
1997VolkswagenPassatInner
1996AudiA4Rear Left
1996NissanPathfinder3.3LV6Front Outer
1996NissanPickup4WDFront Outer
1996VolkswagenPassatInner
1995NissanPathfinderFront Outer
1995NissanPickup4WDFront Outer
1995VolkswagenPassatInner
1994NissanD214WDFront Outer
1994NissanPathfinderFront Outer
1993NissanD214WDFront Outer
1993NissanPathfinderFront Outer
1993VolkswagenCorradoManualRearLEFT & RIGHT
1993VolkswagenFoxRearLEFT & RIGHT
1993VolkswagenPassatManualRearLEFT & RIGHT
1992NissanD214WDFront Outer
1992NissanPathfinderFront Outer
1992VolkswagenCorradoManualRearLEFT & RIGHT
1992VolkswagenFoxRearLEFT & RIGHT
1992VolkswagenPassatManualRearLEFT & RIGHT
1991Mercedes-Benz300SERear Inner
1991Mercedes-Benz300SELRear Inner
1991Mercedes-Benz350SDRear Inner
1991Mercedes-Benz350SDLRear Inner
1991Mercedes-Benz420SELRear Inner
1991Mercedes-Benz560SECRear Inner
1991Mercedes-Benz560SELRear Inner
1991NissanD214WDFront Outer
1991NissanPathfinderFront Outer
1991VolkswagenCorradoManualRearLEFT & RIGHT
1991VolkswagenFoxRearLEFT & RIGHT
1991VolkswagenPassatManualRearLEFT & RIGHT
1990Mercedes-Benz300SERear Inner
1990Mercedes-Benz300SELRear Inner
1990Mercedes-Benz350SDLRear Inner
1990Mercedes-Benz420SELRear Inner
1990Mercedes-Benz560SECRear Inner
1990Mercedes-Benz560SELRear Inner
1990NissanD214WDFront Outer
1990NissanPathfinderFront Outer
1990VolkswagenCorradoManualRearLEFT & RIGHT
1990VolkswagenFoxRearLEFT & RIGHT
1990VolkswagenPassatManualRearLEFT & RIGHT
1990VolkswagenVanagonRWDFront Inner
1989Mercedes-Benz300SERear Inner
1989Mercedes-Benz300SELRear Inner
1989Mercedes-Benz420SELRear Inner
1989Mercedes-Benz560SECRear Inner
1989Mercedes-Benz560SELRear Inner
1989Mercedes-Benz560SLRear Inner
1989NissanD214WDFront Outer
1989NissanPathfinderFront Outer
1989VolkswagenFoxRearLEFT & RIGHT
1989VolkswagenVanagonRWDFront Inner
1988Mercedes-Benz300SERear Inner
1988Mercedes-Benz300SELRear Inner
1988Mercedes-Benz420SELRear Inner
1988Mercedes-Benz560SECRear Inner
1988Mercedes-Benz560SELRear Inner
1988Mercedes-Benz560SLRear Inner
1988NissanD214WDFront Outer
1988NissanPathfinderFront Outer
1988VolkswagenFoxRearLEFT & RIGHT
1988VolkswagenQuantumSyncroManualRear Left
1988VolkswagenQuantumManual2.2LL5Rear Left
1988VolkswagenVanagonRWDFront Inner
1987Mercedes-Benz300SDLRear Inner
1987Mercedes-Benz420SELRear Inner
1987Mercedes-Benz560SECRear Inner
1987Mercedes-Benz560SELRear Inner
1987Mercedes-Benz560SLRear Inner
1987NissanD214WDFront Outer
1987NissanPathfinderFront Outer
1987VolkswagenFoxRearLEFT & RIGHT
1987VolkswagenQuantumSyncroManualRear Left
1987VolkswagenQuantumManual2.2LL5Rear Left
1987VolkswagenVanagonRWDFront Inner
1986Mercedes-Benz300SDLRear Inner
1986Mercedes-Benz420SELRear Inner
1986Mercedes-Benz560SECRear Inner
1986Mercedes-Benz560SELRear Inner
1986Mercedes-Benz560SLRear Inner
1986Nissan7204WDFront Outer
1986NissanD214WDFront Outer
1986VolkswagenQuantumSyncroManualRear Left
1986VolkswagenQuantumManual2.2LL5Rear Left
1986VolkswagenVanagonRWDFront Inner
1985Mercedes-Benz300DRear Inner
1985Mercedes-Benz300SDRear Inner
1985Mercedes-Benz300TDRear Inner
1985Mercedes-Benz380SERear Inner
1985Mercedes-Benz380SLRear Inner
1985Mercedes-Benz500SECRear Inner
1985Mercedes-Benz500SELRear Inner
1985Nissan7204WDFront Outer
1985VolkswagenQuantumManual1.8LL4RearLEFT & RIGHT
1985VolkswagenQuantumManual2.2LL5Rear Left
1985VolkswagenQuantumManual1.6LL4RearLEFT & RIGHT
1985VolkswagenVanagonFront Inner
1984Audi4000RearLEFT & RIGHT
1984AudiCoupeRear Right
1984Mercedes-Benz300DRear Inner
1984Mercedes-Benz300SDRear Inner
1984Mercedes-Benz300TDRear Inner
1984Mercedes-Benz380SERear Inner
1984Mercedes-Benz380SLRear Inner
1984Mercedes-Benz500SECRear Inner
1984Mercedes-Benz500SELRear Inner
1984Nissan7204WDFront Outer
1984Porsche944Rear Right
1984VolkswagenQuantumManual1.8LL4RearLEFT & RIGHT
1984VolkswagenQuantumManual2.2LL5Rear Left
1984VolkswagenQuantumManual1.6LL4RearLEFT & RIGHT
1984VolkswagenVanagonFront Inner
1983Audi4000RearLEFT & RIGHT
1983AudiCoupeRear RightFrom 4/83
1983Mercedes-Benz300DRear Inner
1983Mercedes-Benz300SDRear Inner
1983Mercedes-Benz300TDRear Inner
1983Mercedes-Benz380SECRear Inner
1983Mercedes-Benz380SELRear Inner
1983Mercedes-Benz380SLRear Inner
1983Nissan7204WDFront OuterFrom 1/83; Single Rear Wheels
1983Nissan7204WDFront OuterDual Rear Wheels
1983Porsche944Rear Right
1983VolkswagenQuantumManual2.2LL5Rear Left
1983VolkswagenQuantumManual1.6LL4RearLEFT & RIGHT
1983VolkswagenQuantumManual1.7LL4RearLEFT & RIGHT
1983VolkswagenVanagonFront Inner
1982Audi4000RearLEFT & RIGHT
1982Mercedes-Benz300DRear Inner
1982Mercedes-Benz300SDRear Inner
1982Mercedes-Benz300TDRear Inner
1982Mercedes-Benz380SECRear Inner
1982Mercedes-Benz380SELRear Inner
1982Mercedes-Benz380SLRear Inner
1982VolkswagenQuantumManual1.6LL4RearLEFT & RIGHT
1982VolkswagenQuantumManual1.7LL4RearLEFT & RIGHT
1982VolkswagenVanagonFront Inner
1981Audi4000RearLEFT & RIGHT
1981Mercedes-Benz300DRear Inner
1981Mercedes-Benz300SDRear Inner
1981Mercedes-Benz300TDRear Inner
1981Mercedes-Benz380SELRear Inner
1981Mercedes-Benz380SLRear Inner
1981Mercedes-Benz380SLCRear Inner
1981Porsche924Rear Right
1981VolkswagenVanagonFront Inner
1980Mercedes-Benz300DRear Inner
1980Mercedes-Benz300SDRear Inner
1980Mercedes-Benz300TDRear Inner
1980Porsche924Rear Right
1980VolkswagenVanagonFront Inner
1979Mercedes-Benz300DRear Inner
1979Mercedes-Benz300SDRear Inner
1979Mercedes-Benz300TDRear Inner
1979Porsche924Manual2.0LL4Rear Right
1978Mercedes-Benz300DRear Inner
1978Porsche924Manual2.0LL4Rear Right
1977Mercedes-Benz300DRear Inner
1977Porsche924Manual2.0LL4Rear Right
1976Mercedes-Benz300DRear Inner
1975Mercedes-Benz300DRear Inner

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

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