Dorman 797-109 Differential Bearing Kit - Front or Rear

Differential Bearing Kit for Dana 44 Axles

The Dorman 797-109 differential bearing kit is built for front or rear Dana 44 axle service where bearing precision and long-term durability matter. It includes high-precision tapered bearings engineered to tighter tolerances than common lower-grade replacements, helping restore differential smoothness and reduce backlash under load.

Use this kit when rebuilding a Dana 44 differential in applications such as Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, and Ford F-150. The Dorman 797-109 also saves time by bringing together the core service components needed for differential bearing replacement in one package.

Key Features

• Premium differential bearing kit for Dana 44 axle service
• High-precision tapered bearings with tighter manufacturing tolerances
• Steel bearing construction for differential rebuild work
• Includes bearing races, shims, pinion nut, seals, and marking compound
• Fits front and rear Dana 44 axle applications across multiple Jeep, Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, and GMC models
• Part number 797-109 for application-specific differential service

Detailed Description

Dorman 797-109 is a differential bearing kit intended for Dana 44 axle rebuilds where bearing fit and gear setup accuracy are critical. The kit includes tapered bearings with multiple cone and race dimensions listed for application matching, including 73.02 mm, 76.2 mm, and 82.93 mm outside diameters, along with 34 mm, 40 mm, and 51 mm race inside diameters. It is non-sealed and uses steel bearing material for service in differential assemblies. This part cross-references 714L004A for the same application.

Compatible With 1967-1996 Ford Bronco, front; 1975-1988 Ford F-250, front; 1980-1992 Ford F-150, front; 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler, rear; and 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler, rear. It also serves other Dana 44 axle applications including Jeep Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, CJ5, CJ7, Comanche, Ford F-100, F-350, Dodge W100, Dodge W150, Chevrolet K10, K20, K5 Blazer, Blazer, GMC Jimmy, and GMC K1500/K2500 models. Verify axle configuration and fitment details before ordering the Dorman 797-109.

What It Helps Repair

• Excess differential bearing wear in Dana 44 axle assemblies
• Noise from worn pinion or carrier bearings
• Backlash issues caused by degraded bearing surfaces
• Rough differential operation during acceleration or deceleration
• Time lost sourcing individual differential service components

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm Dana 44 axle type, position, and vehicle fitment before installation. Differential setup requires careful measurement of bearing preload, shim selection, and gear contact pattern; use the included marking compound during setup. Because this kit is non-sealed, it is intended for internal differential service rather than exposed bearing locations.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this kit with high-precision bearings manufactured to tighter tolerances for differential rebuild applications. The included races and service components support a complete bearing replacement process, and the part is built for front or rear Dana 44 axle service where accurate bearing fit is required.