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Timken DRK310 Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit - Rear

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Fitment: Ford and Mercury, Fairmont, Granada, Pinto, Bobcat, Monarch, E-100 Econoline, E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, E-150 Econoline, E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, F-100, F-150, Mustang II, Maverick, Comet, Montego, Torino, Mustang, Cyclone, Fairlane, Falcon, and Cougar
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Timken DRK310 Differential Bearing Kit

Timken DRK310 is an axle differential bearing and seal kit for rear applications that need a standard rebuild solution. It is built for Ford and Mercury rear differentials with 7.75-inch and 8-inch ring gear setups, including classic Mustang, Pinto, Fairmont, and Econoline platforms.

Timken markets DT Components rebuild kits with the bearings and seals needed to complete the job. DRK310 is the standard kit version for the listed rear axle applications.

Key Features

  • Axle differential bearing and seal kit for rear service work
  • Standard kit configuration for select Ford and Mercury rear differentials
  • Supports 7.75-inch and 8-inch ring gear applications where listed
  • Timken part number DRK310 for catalog and interchange lookup
  • Cross-references SKF SDK310 for the same application

Detailed Description

Use DRK310 when servicing rear differential bearings and seals on compatible Ford and Mercury vehicles. This kit is listed for 1964-1978 Ford Mustang, 1971-1980 Ford Pinto, 1978-1983 Ford Fairmont, 1967-1968 Mercury Cougar, 1968-1976 Mercury Montego, 1975-1980 Mercury Bobcat, and 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch. It also covers rear differential service on Ford E-100 Econoline, E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, E-150 Econoline, E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, F-100, and F-150 applications noted with 7.75-inch and 8-inch ring gear compatibility.

This part cross-references SKF SDK310 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

  • Rear differential bearing noise
  • Seal leakage at the axle differential
  • Wear found during differential rebuild service
  • Service replacement on Ford Mustang, Pinto, and Fairmont rear axles
  • Maintenance on Mercury Cougar, Montego, Bobcat, and Monarch rear differentials

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Verify ring gear size and axle configuration before ordering.
  • Confirm rear application and model year against the vehicle build data.
  • Inspect the differential housing, races, and related wear surfaces during service.
  • Follow factory service procedures for bearing setup, preload, and seal installation.

Quality Assurance

Timken supplies drivetrain service components through its DT Components line, with rebuild kits that bundle the bearings and seals needed for the repair. DRK310 is cataloged as a standard kit for the listed rear differential applications.

This part fits 79 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
1983FordFairmontRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1982FordFairmontRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1981FordFairmontRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1980FordFairmontRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1980FordPintoRear8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1980MercuryBobcatRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1980MercuryMonarchRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1979FordFairmontRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1979FordPintoRear8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1979MercuryBobcatRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1979MercuryMonarchRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1978FordE-100 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1978FordE-100 Econoline Club WagonRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1978FordE-150 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1978FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1978FordF-100RearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1978FordF-150RearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1978FordFairmontRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1978FordPintoRear8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1978MercuryBobcatRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1978MercuryMonarchRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1977FordE-100 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1977FordE-100 Econoline Club WagonRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1977FordE-150 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1977FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1977FordF-100RearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1977FordF-150RearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1977FordPintoRear8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1977MercuryBobcatRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1977MercuryMonarchRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1976FordE-100 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1976FordE-100 Econoline Club WagonRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1976FordE-150 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1976FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1976FordF-100RearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1976FordF-150RearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1976FordPintoRear8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1976MercuryBobcatRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1976MercuryMonarchRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1976MercuryMontegoRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1975FordE-100 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1975FordE-100 Econoline Club WagonRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1975FordE-150 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1975FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1975FordF-100RearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1975FordF-150RearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1975FordPintoRear8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1975MercuryBobcatRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1975MercuryMonarchRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1975MercuryMontegoRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1974FordE-100 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1974FordPintoRear8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1974MercuryMontegoRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1973FordE-100 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1973FordMustangRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1973FordPintoRear8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1973MercuryMontegoRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1972FordE-100 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1972FordMustangRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1972FordPintoRear8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1972MercuryMontegoRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1971FordE-100 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1971FordMustangRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1971FordPintoRear8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1971MercuryMontegoRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1970FordE-100 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1970FordMustangRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1970MercuryMontegoRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1969FordE-100 EconolineRearManual transmission differential bearing and race set compatible with 7.75 in. and 8 in. ring gears.
1969FordMustangRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1969MercuryMontegoRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1968FordMustangRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1968MercuryCougarRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1968MercuryMontegoRear7.75 in., 8 in. Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1967FordMustangRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1967MercuryCougarRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1966FordMustangRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1965FordMustangRear8 Inch Ring Gear; Standard Kit
1964FordMustangRear8 Inch 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:

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