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Timken DRK303A Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit - RearOE Quality 60-Day Returns
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Timken DRK303A Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit - Rear

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Timken DRK303A Axle Differential Bearing Kit

The Timken DRK303A is an axle differential bearing and seal kit for rear axle service on select Jeep applications. It is built for 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee and 1997-2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee models with an 8.25 in. ring gear and standard kit configuration.

Key Features

  • Axle differential bearing and seal kit for rear differential service
  • Fits 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee, rear, 8.25 in. ring gear; standard kit
  • Fits 1997-2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, rear, 8.25 in. ring gear; standard kit
  • Timken DT Components rebuild kit format for differential service work
  • Cross-reference: RA303A

Product Details

Timken DRK303A is part of the DT Components line of differential, transfer case, and transmission service kits. This kit provides the bearings and seals needed for rear differential rebuild work on compatible Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with the 8.25 inch ring gear. Use it when servicing the axle differential on 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee rear applications or 1997-2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee rear applications.

Common Repair Uses

  • Rear differential bearing wear
  • Seal leakage at the axle differential
  • Noise from worn differential bearings
  • Service work during rear axle rebuilds
  • Restoration of proper differential sealing

Installation Notes

Verify the rear axle uses an 8.25 in. ring gear before ordering. Confirm the vehicle is a 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee or 1997-2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the standard kit application. Compare the existing differential components and part number DRK303A before installation.

Quality Assurance

Timken supplies DT Components rebuild kits with the bearings and seals required for differential service. Part number DRK303A is cataloged for the listed Jeep rear axle applications and cross-references RA303A.

This part fits 10 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2001JeepCherokeeRear8.25 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
2001JeepGrand CherokeeRear8.25 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
2000JeepCherokeeRear8.25 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
2000JeepGrand CherokeeRear8.25 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1999JeepCherokeeRear8.25 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1999JeepGrand CherokeeRear8.25 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1998JeepCherokeeRear8.25 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1998JeepGrand CherokeeRear8.25 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1997JeepCherokeeRear8.25 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1997JeepGrand CherokeeRear8.25 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

RA303A

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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