Dorman 697-032 Differential Bearing Kit - Rear

Differential Bearing Kit for Ford Super Duty

Dorman 697-032 is a differential bearing kit for rear axle service on select Ford trucks with a standard design 10.5 in. ring gear. It includes the installation components needed for differential ring and pinion service, with tapered steel bearings and included races for a precise rebuild.

• Fits 2008-2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear, standard design; 10.5 in. ring gear
• Fits 2008-2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty, rear, standard design; 10.5 in. ring gear
• Fits 2008 Ford F-150, rear, standard design; 10.5 in. ring gear
• Dorman part number 697-032 for differential ring and pinion service
• Tapered bearing design with steel bearing material
• Bearing races included for service work
• Package contents include bearings, shims, crush collar, hardware, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound

Service Details and Fitment

This differential bearing kit is built around the dimensions and service requirements of the rear differential assembly. Key measurements include 107.95 mm, 96 mm, and 76.2 mm outside diameters, with matching cone and race inside diameters of 33.34 mm, 57.17 mm, and 58 mm. The kit also supports a 12-bolt ring gear setup and is not sealed, which aligns with serviceable axle applications. If you are replacing worn bearings during a Ford F-250 Super Duty rear differential rebuild, Ford F-350 Super Duty rear axle service, or a 2008 Ford F-150 rear differential repair, Dorman 697-032 provides the core components needed for the job.

This part cross-references no listed interchange numbers in the provided data.

Common Repair Uses

• Rear differential bearing noise during acceleration or deceleration
• Gear whine after ring and pinion service
• Excessive play or roughness in differential bearings
• Need for bearing, race, and shim replacement during axle rebuild
• Service work on a standard design 10.5 in. rear ring gear assembly

Installation Notes

Verify axle configuration before ordering, since this kit is for standard design rear applications with a 10.5 in. ring gear. During installation, inspect the ring and pinion pattern with the included gear marking compound, set preload with the crush collar and shims, and clean all mating surfaces before applying gasket material. Follow factory service procedures for bearing preload, backlash, and torque specifications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies service parts for drivetrain repair applications, and this kit includes the components commonly required for differential bearing replacement and setup. Confirm vehicle year, model, rear axle design, and ring gear size against the listed fitment before installation.