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Dorman 697-116 Differential Bearing Kit - Rear

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Differential Bearing Kit for Rear Axles

Dorman 697-116 is a differential bearing kit for rear ring and pinion service on select Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler applications. It includes carrier and pinion bearings with the matching installation components needed for differential setup work on vehicles using an 8.25-inch or 8.375-inch ring gear, depending on application.

  • Carrier and pinion bearing design for differential ring and pinion service
  • Steel bearing construction
  • Bearing races included
  • Package contents include bearings, races, shims, pinion nut, seals, and marking compound
  • Fits rear differential applications on select Jeep Liberty, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, Dodge Ram 1500, and other Chrysler/Dodge models

Application Details

This Dorman 697-116 differential bearing kit is built for rear axle service on a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles. It supports differential rebuild and setup work where carrier and pinion bearings, races, shims, pinion nut, seals, and marking compound are required for proper ring and pinion installation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., R8.25RJ) for the same application.

  • Fits 2002-2010 Jeep Liberty, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1987-1999 Dodge Dakota, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1998-1999 Dodge Durango, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1994-1999 Dodge Ram 1500, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1977-1993 Dodge D150, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1977-1993 Dodge W150, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1983-1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1986-1989 Dodge D100, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1975-1979 Dodge D100, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1986-1989 Dodge W100, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1975-1977 Dodge W100, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1981-1983 Chrysler Imperial, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1971-1975 Chrysler Imperial, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1972-1983 Chrysler New Yorker, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1977-1981 Chrysler LeBaron, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1972-1981 Chrysler Newport, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1978-1981 Chrysler Town & Country, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1980 Dodge Aspen, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1978-1979 Dodge Magnum, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1969-1978 Dodge Charger, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
  • Fits 1972-1976 Dodge Dart, Rear, Standard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear

What This Kit Helps Address

  • Noise from worn differential bearings during acceleration or deceleration
  • Gear setup issues after ring and pinion replacement
  • Excessive play or roughness in carrier and pinion bearing surfaces
  • Seal leakage during differential service
  • Incorrect gear contact pattern during rear axle rebuilds

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify axle design, ring gear size, and rear differential configuration before installation. Proper setup requires careful bearing preload, shim selection, and gear pattern checking with the included marking compound. For Jeep Liberty, Dodge Dakota, and Dodge Ram 1500 rear axle service, confirm the vehicle uses the standard design listed in the fitment data before ordering Dorman 697-116.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this kit as a service replacement for differential rebuild work on confirmed applications. The included races, shims, seals, pinion nut, and marking compound support a complete setup process for rear differential bearing service.

BrandDorman
Part Number697-116
Bearing MaterialSteel
Bearing Races IncludedYes
Bearing TypeCarrier and Pinion
Package ContentsBearings; Races; Shims; Pinion Nut; Seals; and Marking Compound

This part fits 144 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2010JeepLibertyRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
2009JeepLibertyRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
2008JeepLibertyRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
2007JeepLibertyRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
2006JeepLibertyRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
2005JeepLibertyRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
2004JeepLibertyRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
2003JeepLibertyRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
2002JeepLibertyRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1999DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1999DodgeDurangoRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1999DodgeRam 1500RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1998DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1998DodgeDurangoRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1998DodgeRam 1500RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1997DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1997DodgeRam 1500RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1996DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1996DodgeRam 1500RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1995DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1995DodgeRam 1500RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1994DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1994DodgeRam 1500RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1993DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1993DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1993DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1992DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1992DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1992DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1991DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1991DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1991DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1990DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1990DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1990DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1989ChryslerFifth AvenueRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1989DodgeD100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1989DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1989DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1989DodgeW100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1989DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1988ChryslerFifth AvenueRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1988DodgeD100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1988DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1988DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1988DodgeW100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1988DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1987ChryslerFifth AvenueRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1987DodgeD100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1987DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1987DodgeDakotaRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear
1987DodgeW100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1987DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1986ChryslerFifth AvenueRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1986DodgeD100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1986DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1986DodgeW100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1986DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1985ChryslerFifth AvenueRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1985DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1985DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1984ChryslerFifth AvenueRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1984DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1984DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1983ChryslerFifth AvenueRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1983ChryslerImperialRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1983ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1983DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1983DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1982ChryslerImperialRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1982ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1982DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1982DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1981ChryslerImperialRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1981ChryslerLeBaronRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1981ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1981ChryslerNewportRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1981ChryslerTown & CountryRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1981DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1981DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1980ChryslerLeBaronRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1980ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1980ChryslerNewportRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1980ChryslerTown & CountryRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1980DodgeAspenRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1980DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1980DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1979ChryslerLeBaronRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1979ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1979ChryslerNewportRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1979ChryslerTown & CountryRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1979DodgeD100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1979DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1979DodgeMagnumRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1979DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1978ChryslerLeBaronRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1978ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1978ChryslerNewportRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1978ChryslerTown & CountryRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1978DodgeChargerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1978DodgeD100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1978DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1978DodgeMagnumRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1978DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1977ChryslerLeBaronRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1977ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1977ChryslerNewportRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1977DodgeChargerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1977DodgeD100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1977DodgeD150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1977DodgeW100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1977DodgeW150RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1976ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1976ChryslerNewportRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1976DodgeChargerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1976DodgeD100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1976DodgeDartRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1976DodgeW100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1975ChryslerImperialRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1975ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1975ChryslerNewportRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1975DodgeChargerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1975DodgeD100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1975DodgeDartRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1975DodgeW100RearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1974ChryslerImperialRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1974ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1974ChryslerNewportRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1974DodgeChargerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1974DodgeDartRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1973ChryslerImperialRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1973ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1973ChryslerNewportRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1973DodgeChargerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1973DodgeDartRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1972ChryslerImperialRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1972ChryslerNew YorkerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1972ChryslerNewportRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1972DodgeChargerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1972DodgeDartRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1971ChryslerImperialRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1971DodgeChargerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1970DodgeChargerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear
1969DodgeChargerRearStandard Design; 8.25 In. Ring Gear; 8.375 In. Ring Gear

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

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

R8.25RJ

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.