Timken S268 Axle Intermediate Shaft Bearing

Timken S268 Axle Intermediate Shaft Bearing

The Timken S268 is an axle intermediate shaft bearing for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury front axle applications. It is built for vehicles that need a precise bearing fit at the intermediate shaft or inner axle location, including Dana/Spicer 35 axle setups.

Key Features

• Axle intermediate shaft bearing for front driveline service
• Fits RH-intermediate and right inner applications on select vehicles
• Engineered and tested for consistent bearing performance
• Built by Timken, an OE supplier to the automotive industry for more than 100 years
• Meets or exceeds OE bearing performance requirements
• Cross-reference: Schaeffler B268 for the same application

Detailed Description

Timken S268 is a replacement bearing for front axle intermediate shaft service on select Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Explorer Sport, Mercury Mountaineer, Lincoln Aviator, and Ford Aerostar applications. It is used in positions such as front right, front left, and right inner depending on the vehicle and axle configuration. This part number is a direct fit for applications that call for the S268 bearing.

Timken validates the design, materials, and manufacturing process behind its bearings to help deliver consistent performance in demanding driveline use. If you are servicing a Ford Ranger front right intermediate shaft bearing or a Ford Explorer front RH-intermediate bearing, the Timken S268 is built for that type of repair.

What It Helps Fix

• Front axle noise from a worn intermediate shaft bearing
• Excessive play at the axle shaft support point
• Rough operation in Dana/Spicer 35 axle assemblies
• Vibration or driveline looseness from bearing wear
• Service issues on Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and Mercury Mountaineer front axle setups

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the axle type, position, and side before ordering. This bearing is listed for front RH-intermediate, front right, front left, and right inner applications depending on the vehicle. Confirm the vehicle year, model, and Dana/Spicer 35 axle configuration where noted, especially on Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger fitments. The part number S268 should be matched to the original bearing specification before installation.

Quality Assurance

Timken tests bearing design, materials, and manufacturing processes to support consistent performance. As an OE supplier to the automotive industry for over 100 years, Timken builds the S268 to meet or exceed OE bearing performance requirements.