Dorman 697-029 Differential Bearing Kit

Dorman 697-029 Differential Bearing Kit

Dorman 697-029 is a differential bearing kit for servicing the ring and pinion setup in select Ford and Lincoln trucks and vans with the 9.75 in. differential. It includes the installation components needed for differential bearing service, with tapered steel bearings, included races, shims, a crush collar, gasket material, gear marking compound, thread lock compound, and related hardware.

Key Features

• Tapered steel bearing construction for differential service
• Includes bearing races for installation
• Two bearing sizes with 76.2 mm and 96 mm outside diameters
• Ring gear bolt quantity: 12
• Sealed: No
• Package contents include bearings, shims, crush collar, hardware, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound
• Fits select 2007-2011 Ford Expedition, 2007-2011 Lincoln Navigator, and other 9.75 in. differential applications

Detailed Description

This differential bearing kit is built for rear axle service on vehicles equipped with the 9.75 in. differential, including applications such as the Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford E-150, and Lincoln Navigator. Dorman 697-029 is intended for ring and pinion installation and bearing replacement where tapered bearings and matching races are required. The kit’s included shims, crush collar, gasket material, and gear marking compound support setup and pattern verification during differential rebuild work.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Wheel-end or axle noise related to worn differential bearings
• Gear whine after ring and pinion service
• Improper bearing preload during differential setup
• Backlash or gear pattern issues during axle rebuilds
• Leak concerns tied to worn gasket material during service

Installation Notes and Tips

Use this kit during differential teardown and setup on the specified 9.75 in. axle applications. Verify bearing dimensions, race fit, and pinion tail bearing outside diameter before installation, especially on 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 Lincoln Mark LT applications noted with a 3.74 in. pinion tail bearing O.D. Follow standard differential setup procedures for preload, backlash, and gear pattern checks using the included marking compound.

• Fits 2007-2011 Ford Expedition, N/A, 9.75 In. Differential
• Fits 2011 Ford F-150, N/A, 9.75 In. Differential; 3.74 In. Pinion Tail Bearing O.D.
• Fits 2011 Lincoln Mark LT, N/A, 3.74 In. Pinion Tail Bearing O.D.; 9.75 In. Differential
• Fits 2007-2011 Lincoln Navigator, N/A, 9.75 In. Differential
• Fits 2007-2010 Ford E-150, N/A, 9.75 In. Differential
• Fits 2010 Ford Econoline Van, N/A, 9.75 In. Differential
• Fits 2010 Ford Econoline Wagon, N/A, 9.75 In. Differential
• Fits 2007-2010 Ford F-150, N/A, 9.75 In. Differential
• Fits 2010 Lincoln Mark LT, N/A, 9.75 In. Differential
• Fits 2007-2008 Lincoln Mark LT, N/A, 9.75 In. Differential
• Fits 2007-2008 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A, 9.75 In. Differential

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies service parts for repair and rebuild applications, and this kit is organized to support differential bearing replacement with the necessary setup components included in the package contents.