{"product_id":"luk-gdk311k-mk-axle-differential-bearing-and-seal-kit-rear","title":"Luk GDK311K-MK Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOE-Quality Differential Bearing Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LuK GDK311K-MK differential bearing kit provides the OE-quality bearings needed for a professional transmission repair. It is built for rear 8.8\" IRS applications in select Ford and Mercury vehicles, including the Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, and Mountaineer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE-quality bearing kit for differential service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for professional transmission repair work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication-specific components selected for the listed drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits rear 8.8\" IRS configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuK GDK311K-MK for targeted driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Application Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible With 2006-2007 Ford Explorer, rear 8.8\" IRS; 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, rear 8.8\" IRS; and 2006-2007 Mercury Mountaineer, rear 8.8\" IRS. The LuK GDK311K-MK is a differential bearing and seal kit category repair part used when servicing the rear differential assembly on these vehicles. This part cross-references SKF (e.g., SDK311-KMK) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear differential bearing noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive drivetrain vibration from worn bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear wear related to bearing deterioration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService repair on a leaking or noisy rear differential assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoration of proper differential support in 8.8\" IRS setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify axle configuration before ordering: this kit is listed for rear 8.8\" IRS applications only. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and differential setup against the fitment data before disassembly. Professional installation and setup procedures are recommended for differential service, including proper inspection of related components during repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuK states that each differential bearing kit is assembled with OE-quality bearings selected for the specific transmission or differential application, supporting a professional-grade repair approach. Part number GDK311K-MK is matched to the listed Ford and Mercury rear differential applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52426311827637,"sku":"BBZH-GDK311K-MK","price":591.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/LK_GDK311KMK_Fro.jpg?v=1777826976","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/luk-gdk311k-mk-axle-differential-bearing-and-seal-kit-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}