Dorman 697-031 Differential Bearing Kit - Rear

Dorman 697-031 Differential Bearing Kit

Dorman 697-031 is a differential bearing kit for rear axle service on select Ford trucks and SUVs with a standard design 10.5 in. ring gear. It includes the installation components needed for ring and pinion bearing service, with tapered steel bearings and included races for a complete differential rebuild job.

Key Features

• Fits select rear differential applications on 1999-2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, 2004-2007 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, and 1999 Ford F-250
• Tapered bearing design with steel bearing material
• Bearing races included for service work
• Package contents include bearings, shims, crush collar, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, thread lock compound, and hardware
• Built for rear axle differential ring and pinion installation on standard design 10.5 in. ring gear applications
• Dorman 697-031 is a direct-fit service kit for differential bearing replacement and setup

Detailed Description

This differential bearing kit is built for rear axle service on compatible Ford applications that use a standard design 10.5 in. ring gear. Dorman 697-031 provides the core components needed to service the differential ring and pinion assembly, including tapered bearings, races, shims, a crush collar, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound. It is a practical choice for technicians replacing worn differential bearings during axle rebuild or gear setup work on Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, and Ford Excursion models.

Fitment includes 2004-2007 Ford F-150, rear; 1999-2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear; 1999-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, rear; 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, rear; 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, rear; and 1999 Ford F-250, rear. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing noisy or worn rear differential bearings
• Restoring proper ring and pinion setup after axle service
• Addressing gear wear caused by bearing play or incorrect preload
• Repairing differential issues on Ford rear axle assemblies with a 10.5 in. ring gear
• Supporting rebuild work after inspection shows bearing or race damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify axle design, ring gear size, and rear position before installation. Differential setup requires careful measurement of bearing preload, gear pattern, and shim selection, so follow service specifications for the exact vehicle application. Inspect the ring gear, pinion, and housing surfaces during service to confirm the new bearings and races seat correctly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures service parts for vehicle-specific repair applications, and this kit is configured for the listed Ford rear differential fitments. Use the confirmed vehicle year, make, model, and axle notes to match the correct application before installation.