Dorman 797-118 Differential Bearing Kit - Front

Dorman 797-118 Differential Bearing Kit

Restore differential performance with the Dorman 797-118 differential bearing kit for front axle service. This premium kit is built for Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee Dana 30 front differential applications, with high-precision tapered bearings selected for tighter tolerances and longer service life than common lower-grade replacements.

Key Features

• Premium differential bearing kit for front or rear differential rebuilds
• High-precision tapered bearings engineered for tighter tolerances
• Helps reduce backlash associated with worn or lower-grade bearings
• Includes bearing races, shims, pinion nut, seals, and marking compound
• Designed for Dana 30 front axle service on select Jeep applications
• Part number 797-118 for easy identification during differential repair

Detailed Description

Dorman 797-118 is a differential bearing kit intended for rebuilding or repairing a differential where bearing wear, noise, or setup issues are present. The kit uses steel tapered bearings and includes matching races to support proper differential setup and bearing preload. Listed dimensions include cone inside diameters of 30.16 mm, 34.93 mm, and 41.28 mm, along with cone outside diameters of 64.29 mm, 72.23 mm, and 73.43 mm, helping confirm application-specific service needs. This kit is a practical choice for Jeep Wrangler front Dana 30 axle service and Jeep Grand Cherokee front Dana 30 axle service when replacing differential bearings during teardown and setup. Part number 797-118 also cross-references 723A004B for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Differential bearing noise from worn tapered bearings
• Excessive backlash caused by bearing wear
• Rough or inconsistent differential operation during rebuild
• Need to replace races, shims, seals, and pinion hardware during setup
• Time spent sourcing individual differential service components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify axle and differential specifications before ordering, including Dana 30 front axle details, ring gear diameter, pinion spline count, and bearing dimensions. Use the included marking compound during setup checks, and confirm bearing preload, backlash, and gear pattern during installation. Professional differential service tools are recommended for bearing removal, race installation, and final adjustment. Fits 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler, Front, Dana 30 Axle. Fits 1997-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Front, Dana 30 Axle.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this premium differential kit with tighter manufacturing tolerances to support durable differential service and consistent setup results. The steel bearing construction and included matching races are selected for differential rebuild work where precision matters.