Timken DRK338 Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit - Rear

Timken DRK338 Differential Bearing Kit

Timken DRK338 is an axle differential bearing and seal kit for rear driveline service. It supplies the bearings and seals needed for differential rebuild work on select Chevrolet Corvette and Volvo rear axle applications.

• Axle differential bearing and seal kit for rear axle service
• Fits rear Dana/Spicer 36ICA axle applications in 1984-1999 Chevrolet Corvette
• Fits rear 1030 axle applications in select Volvo models
• Timken DT Components rebuild kit format
• Also referenced as DRK338 for service matching

Application Details

Use Timken DRK338 when servicing rear differential assemblies that require bearing and seal replacement. This kit supports 1984-1999 Chevrolet Corvette, rear Dana/Spicer 36ICA Axle, along with rear 1030 axle applications in Volvo 240, 850, 940, 960, 740, 780, 760, 745, DL, and GLE models. This part cross-references DK338 and RA338 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Rear differential bearing noise
• Gear oil seepage at axle seals
• Worn differential bearings during rebuild service
• Service work on Dana/Spicer 36ICA and Volvo 1030 rear axles
• Restoration or maintenance of Corvette and Volvo rear driveline assemblies

Installation Notes

Confirm axle type before ordering, since fitment depends on the Dana/Spicer 36ICA or Volvo 1030 rear axle configuration. Inspect the differential housing, bearing surfaces, and seal areas during disassembly, and replace any worn components found during teardown. Professional installation and proper setup procedures are recommended for differential service.

Quality Assurance

Timken markets these rebuild kits through its DT Components line, which bundles the bearings and seals needed for differential, transfer case, and transmission service. DRK338 is a Timken service kit built for specific rear axle applications.