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Timken DRK304A Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit - Rear
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Fitment: Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi, Dakota, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Aspen, Durango, Nitro, Raider, Ram 1500 Van, Ram 2500 Van, and Ram 3500 Van
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Timken Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit Overview
The Timken DRK304A Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit is designed for reliable driveline maintenance on select Chrysler, Dodge, Mitsubishi, and Ram vehicles. This kit provides essential components to service axle differentials, ensuring proper function and longevity.
- Complete bearing and seal kit for axle differential service
- Compatible with Chrysler Aspen, Dodge Dakota, Durango, Nitro, and Mitsubishi Raider
- Fits Ram 1500, 1500 Van, 2500, 2500 Van, 3500, and 3500 Van models
- Includes high-quality bearings and seals engineered for durability
- Part number DRK304A for precise identification and fitment
Detailed Product Description
The Timken DRK304A kit contains all necessary components to replace worn or damaged axle differential bearings and seals. Proper maintenance of these parts is critical to prevent axle noise, leaks, and premature wear. This kit is specifically compatible with a range of Chrysler, Dodge, Mitsubishi, and Ram vehicles, including the Chrysler Aspen, Dodge Dakota, Durango, Nitro, Mitsubishi Raider, and Ram 1500, 1500 Van, 2500, 2500 Van, 3500, and 3500 Van models. Using the correct Timken kit ensures that the axle differential operates smoothly and maintains proper alignment under load.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Eliminates axle differential bearing noise and roughness
- Prevents oil leaks from worn differential seals
- Restores proper axle differential function and alignment
- Addresses wear caused by high mileage or harsh driving conditions
- Helps avoid costly axle and driveline damage
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Timken DRK304A kit requires proper tools and mechanical knowledge. Bearings and seals should be installed with care to avoid damage. It is recommended to clean the differential housing thoroughly before installation and to inspect related components for wear. Follow manufacturer torque specifications and procedures to ensure correct fitment and performance.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Timken is a recognized manufacturer of precision bearings and seals, known for meeting industry standards. The DRK304A kit is manufactured to strict quality controls to ensure durability and fitment accuracy. Warranty coverage details should be confirmed with the product documentation or Timken directly.
This part fits 68 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ram | Dakota | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2010 | Dodge | Dakota | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2010 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2010 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2010 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2009 | Chrysler | Aspen | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2009 | Dodge | Dakota | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2009 | Dodge | Durango | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2009 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2009 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2009 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2008 | Chrysler | Aspen | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2008 | Dodge | Dakota | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2008 | Dodge | Durango | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2008 | Dodge | Nitro | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2008 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2008 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2008 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2007 | Chrysler | Aspen | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2007 | Dodge | Dakota | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2007 | Dodge | Durango | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2007 | Dodge | Nitro | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2007 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2007 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2007 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2007 | Mitsubishi | Raider | Rear | |
| 2006 | Dodge | Dakota | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2006 | Dodge | Durango | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2006 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2006 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2006 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2006 | Mitsubishi | Raider | Rear | |
| 2005 | Dodge | Dakota | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2005 | Dodge | Durango | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2005 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2005 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2005 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2004 | Dodge | Dakota | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2004 | Dodge | Durango | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2004 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2004 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2004 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2003 | Dodge | Dakota | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2003 | Dodge | Durango | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2003 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2003 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2003 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2003 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2003 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2003 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2002 | Dodge | Dakota | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2002 | Dodge | Durango | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2001 | Dodge | Dakota | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2001 | Dodge | Durango | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | Rear | Fitment: For vehicles with a 9.25 in. Ring Gear, this Standard Kit includes the Axle Differential Bearing and Seal. |
* 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:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.