SKF SDK311-MK Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit - Front or Rear

SKF Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit

SKF SDK311-MK is an axle differential bearing and seal kit built for rear and front axle service on a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. It is centered around the 11.0000 inside diameter and 2.500 width bearing specification, with DIFF2TP bearing type details for differential service work.

For Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis repairs, this kit supports complete differential service on 8.80-inch ring gear applications. SKF supplies bearings with matching cones and cups, along with seals made to its Bore-Tite coating standard for improved sealing performance.

• Part number: SDK311-MK
• Inside diameter: 11.0000
• Width: 2.500
• Bearing type: DIFF2TP
• Includes high-quality bearings, seals, and gaskets where applicable
• Bearings include matching cones and cups
• Seals use SKF Bore-Tite coating for enhanced sealing performance
• Built for differential, transfer case, and transmission service applications

Detailed Product Overview

SKF SDK311-MK is engineered as a service kit for differential repair on vehicles that use the 8.80-inch ring gear setup. It is a practical choice for rear axle service on the Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis, and it also covers front or rear applications on select Ford trucks, vans, and SUVs such as the F-150, Expedition, Explorer, Ranger, and E-150. The kit is designed to provide the core wear components needed for a complete differential repair, helping restore bearing support and sealing integrity in one service job. This part cross-references 6S6032 and 268735 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Noise from worn differential bearings
• Gear oil leaks at the axle or differential seals
• Rough or inconsistent differential operation
• Service work on 8.80-inch ring gear rear axles
• Repair of worn bearing and seal surfaces during axle rebuilds

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify axle configuration, ring gear size, and position before installation. This kit is listed for rear applications on Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis, plus front and rear service on select Ford Expedition, F-150, Explorer, Ranger, Mustang, Bronco, and related models. Proper bearing preload, seal seating, and differential setup are important for correct operation after installation.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures these service kits to meet or exceed original equipment specifications. The components are produced to SKF quality standards for long service life and safe operation, with seals using the Bore-Tite coating to improve sealing performance.