Dorman 697-037 Differential Bearing Kit - Front
Differential Bearing Kit for Ram and Dodge
Dorman 697-037 is a differential bearing kit for front ring and pinion service on select Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Dodge Ram 2500, and Dodge Ram 3500 applications. It includes the installation components needed to service the differential during ring and pinion work, with tapered steel bearings and included races for a complete rebuild-focused repair.
Key Features
- Fits front differential service applications on select 2003-2018 Ram and Dodge Ram trucks
- For standard design front axles with a 9.25 in. ring gear
- Tapered steel bearing construction
- Bearing races included
- Package contents include bearings, shims, crush collar, hardware, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound
- Dorman 697-037 is built for differential ring and pinion installation work
Detailed Description
This Dorman differential bearing kit is made for front differential service on 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500, plus 2011-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models with the standard design 9.25 in. ring gear. It is a practical choice when servicing the differential carrier and pinion assembly, and it supports accurate setup with tapered bearings, matching races, and setup materials for gear pattern checking. The Dorman 697-037 part number is a direct reference for buyers searching for a front differential bearing kit for Ram 2500 front axle service or Dodge Ram 3500 ring and pinion installation.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Common Repair Uses
- Front differential bearing wear or noise
- Ring and pinion setup during axle rebuilds
- Gear backlash or preload adjustment service
- Replacement of damaged differential races or shims
- Front axle teardown on Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks
Installation Notes
Verify the axle design and ring gear size before ordering. This kit is for front applications with a standard design 9.25 in. ring gear and should be installed during differential setup with proper bearing preload, backlash, and gear contact pattern checks. Use the included gear marking compound and thread lock compound during setup, and follow the vehicle service procedure for shim selection and crush collar adjustment.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies service parts for drivetrain repair applications, and this kit includes the core components needed for differential bearing service on the listed Ram and Dodge Ram front axle applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, position, and axle configuration before installation.
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$141.82Dorman 697-037 Differential Bearing Kit - Front
Differential Bearing Kit for Ram and Dodge
Dorman 697-037 is a differential bearing kit for front ring and pinion service on select Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Dodge Ram 2500, and Dodge Ram 3500 applications. It includes the installation components needed to service the differential during ring and pinion work, with tapered steel bearings and included races for a complete rebuild-focused repair.
Key Features
- Fits front differential service applications on select 2003-2018 Ram and Dodge Ram trucks
- For standard design front axles with a 9.25 in. ring gear
- Tapered steel bearing construction
- Bearing races included
- Package contents include bearings, shims, crush collar, hardware, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound
- Dorman 697-037 is built for differential ring and pinion installation work
Detailed Description
This Dorman differential bearing kit is made for front differential service on 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500, plus 2011-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models with the standard design 9.25 in. ring gear. It is a practical choice when servicing the differential carrier and pinion assembly, and it supports accurate setup with tapered bearings, matching races, and setup materials for gear pattern checking. The Dorman 697-037 part number is a direct reference for buyers searching for a front differential bearing kit for Ram 2500 front axle service or Dodge Ram 3500 ring and pinion installation.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Common Repair Uses
- Front differential bearing wear or noise
- Ring and pinion setup during axle rebuilds
- Gear backlash or preload adjustment service
- Replacement of damaged differential races or shims
- Front axle teardown on Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks
Installation Notes
Verify the axle design and ring gear size before ordering. This kit is for front applications with a standard design 9.25 in. ring gear and should be installed during differential setup with proper bearing preload, backlash, and gear contact pattern checks. Use the included gear marking compound and thread lock compound during setup, and follow the vehicle service procedure for shim selection and crush collar adjustment.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies service parts for drivetrain repair applications, and this kit includes the core components needed for differential bearing service on the listed Ram and Dodge Ram front axle applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, position, and axle configuration before installation.
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Differential Bearing Kit for Ram and Dodge
Dorman 697-037 is a differential bearing kit for front ring and pinion service on select Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Dodge Ram 2500, and Dodge Ram 3500 applications. It includes the installation components needed to service the differential during ring and pinion work, with tapered steel bearings and included races for a complete rebuild-focused repair.
Key Features
- Fits front differential service applications on select 2003-2018 Ram and Dodge Ram trucks
- For standard design front axles with a 9.25 in. ring gear
- Tapered steel bearing construction
- Bearing races included
- Package contents include bearings, shims, crush collar, hardware, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound
- Dorman 697-037 is built for differential ring and pinion installation work
Detailed Description
This Dorman differential bearing kit is made for front differential service on 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500, plus 2011-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models with the standard design 9.25 in. ring gear. It is a practical choice when servicing the differential carrier and pinion assembly, and it supports accurate setup with tapered bearings, matching races, and setup materials for gear pattern checking. The Dorman 697-037 part number is a direct reference for buyers searching for a front differential bearing kit for Ram 2500 front axle service or Dodge Ram 3500 ring and pinion installation.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Common Repair Uses
- Front differential bearing wear or noise
- Ring and pinion setup during axle rebuilds
- Gear backlash or preload adjustment service
- Replacement of damaged differential races or shims
- Front axle teardown on Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks
Installation Notes
Verify the axle design and ring gear size before ordering. This kit is for front applications with a standard design 9.25 in. ring gear and should be installed during differential setup with proper bearing preload, backlash, and gear contact pattern checks. Use the included gear marking compound and thread lock compound during setup, and follow the vehicle service procedure for shim selection and crush collar adjustment.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies service parts for drivetrain repair applications, and this kit includes the core components needed for differential bearing service on the listed Ram and Dodge Ram front axle applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, position, and axle configuration before installation.
