Dorman 697-120 Differential Bearing Kit - Rear

Differential Bearing Kit for Rear Axles

Dorman 697-120 is a differential bearing kit for rear axle ring and pinion service on select Dodge trucks and SUVs. It includes the installation components needed for differential setup, with carrier and pinion bearings, races, shims, a pinion nut, seals, and marking compound.

Compatible With 2001-2010 Dodge Dakota, rear; 2001-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, rear; 2001-2010 Dodge Ram 2500, rear; 2001-2010 Dodge Ram 3500, rear; and 2001-2009 Dodge Durango, rear with standard design and a 9.25 in. ring gear. Dorman 697-120 is built for differential bearing replacement and ring-and-pinion setup on these applications.

Key Features

• Carrier and pinion bearing types for differential service
• Steel bearing construction
• Bearing races included
• Package contents: bearings, races, shims, pinion nut, seals, and marking compound
• Fits rear applications with standard design and 9.25 in. ring gear

Detailed Description

This Dorman differential bearing kit is made for servicing the rear differential on select Dodge Dakota, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and Durango models. It provides the core components used during ring and pinion installation or bearing replacement, helping restore proper differential setup and gear contact pattern. The kit is intended for vehicles with the standard design and 9.25 in. ring gear, and the included marking compound supports gear pattern verification during assembly. This part number is 697-120.

This part cross-references 723A004B and R9.25RL for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing worn differential carrier bearings
• Replacing worn pinion bearings and races
• Resetting ring and pinion gear setup after service
• Addressing differential noise from bearing wear
• Correcting gear pattern issues during axle rebuilds

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify axle configuration before installation: this kit is for rear applications with the standard design and 9.25 in. ring gear. Follow factory service procedures for bearing preload, shim selection, pinion nut torque, and gear pattern checks. Use the included marking compound to confirm contact pattern during setup. Dorman 697-120 should be matched to the vehicle’s differential specification before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this kit as a service solution for differential bearing replacement and ring-and-pinion installation on the listed Dodge applications. Part number 697-120 is built around the required installation components for the specified rear axle setup.