Timken DRK306MK Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit - Rear

Timken DRK306MK Differential Bearing Kit

Timken DRK306MK is a rear axle differential bearing and seal master kit for select Ram and Dodge trucks and vans with a 10.5 in. ring gear. It brings together the bearings and seals needed for differential service in one application-specific kit.

Key Features

• Rear axle differential bearing and seal master kit
• For 10.5 in. ring gear applications
• Timken DT Components rebuild kit format
• Built for differential service on Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge Ram 2500, and Dodge Ram 2500 Van
• Part number: DRK306MK

Detailed Description

Timken markets this kit under the DT Components line for drivetrain service, with rebuild kits that combine the bearings and seals needed to complete differential work. The DRK306MK is the master kit version, making it a direct choice for rear axle service on 2003-2013 Ram and Dodge applications listed below. This part number, DRK306MK, is a fitment-specific solution for 10.5 in. ring gear rear differentials.

Compatible With 2011-2013 Ram 2500, rear; 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 1500, rear; 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, rear; and 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Van, rear. This part cross-references no listed aftermarket part numbers in the provided data.

What It Helps Address

• Rear differential bearing noise
• Seal leakage at the axle differential
• Wear found during differential rebuilds
• Service needs on 10.5 in. ring gear rear axles
• Restoration of smooth differential operation after teardown

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify axle configuration, ring gear size, and rear application before ordering. Differential service requires careful setup of bearing preload, backlash, and seal placement, so follow the vehicle service manual and measure components during assembly. Confirm the vehicle is one of the listed rear applications before installation.

Quality Assurance

Timken’s DT Components program is built around drivetrain rebuild kits that package the bearings and seals required for the job. The DRK306MK follows that product-line approach for rear differential service on the listed Ram and Dodge applications.