Dorman 697-106 Differential Bearing Kit - Front or Rear

Differential Bearing Kit for Dana 60/61 Axles

The Dorman 697-106 differential bearing kit provides the installation components needed for a differential ring and pinion service on select Dana 60 and Dana 61 axle applications. It includes carrier and pinion bearings with matching races, shims, a pinion nut, seals, and marking compound for a complete rebuild-focused service.

Built with steel bearings and bearing races included, this kit supports differential setup work on Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, GMC, and Jeep vehicles across a wide range of rear and front axle applications. If you are servicing a Ford E-350 Super Duty rear differential or a Dodge W350 Dana 60 axle, Dorman 697-106 gives you the core parts needed for ring and pinion installation.

Key Features

• Carrier and pinion bearing kit for differential service
• Steel bearing material for axle rebuild applications
• Bearing races included for setup and installation
• Includes shims, pinion nut, seals, and marking compound
• Fits select Dana 60 and Dana 61 axle configurations
• Interchange reference: RA29R

Detailed Description

Dorman 697-106 is a differential bearing kit for ring and pinion installation on select vehicles with Dana 60 or Dana 61 axles. It is a practical service kit for axle rebuilds where carrier and pinion bearings, races, shims, seals, and setup compound are required to complete differential setup correctly. This part number is commonly searched for Ford E-250 Econoline, Ford F-350, and Chevrolet C30 rear axle service, as well as Dodge D250 and GMC K3500 Dana 60 repairs.

This part cross-references RA29R for the same application.

What This Kit Helps Address

• Worn or noisy differential bearings
• Improper ring and pinion setup after axle service
• Gear whine caused by bearing wear or incorrect preload
• Seal leakage during differential rebuild work
• Need for matched setup components during Dana 60/61 service

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify axle type and position before ordering; this kit covers select front and rear Dana 60/61 applications.
• Use the included shims and marking compound during ring and pinion setup to confirm gear contact pattern.
• Check bearing preload, backlash, and pinion depth during installation.
• Confirm vehicle-specific fitment for models such as Ford E-150, Ford E-350 Super Duty, Dodge W250, and Chevrolet K30 before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this differential bearing kit as a service replacement for select axle applications, with components matched for differential setup work on the listed vehicles. Part number 697-106 is built for Dana 60 and Dana 61 service requirements and is backed by Dorman product engineering standards.