Help keep your driveline turning smoothly with the Schaeffler Drive Axle Shaft Bearing / Differential Bearing, part number BR1682. It supports rotating shafts and is designed to help cut noise, vibration and harshness. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1997-2019 Ford F-150, 2002-2010 Ford Explorer and 1999-2001 Ford Mustang, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
This bearing is cataloged under two names, Drive Axle Shaft Bearing and Differential Bearing. Schaeffler's INA description also identifies it as a manual transmission bearing. It is listed for front, rear, front outer and front inner positions, depending on the application.
- Advanced engineering: designed to help reduce noise, absorb vibration and minimize harshness.
- Durability and performance: made with high-grade materials, with reliability in mind.
- OE expertise: designed and produced to stringent OEM standards.
- Smooth operation: intended to reduce friction and help keep operating temperatures in check.
Schaeffler develops and produces roller, spherical and plain bearings worldwide for a wide range of applications.
Signs this bearing may need replacing include a growl, hum or whine that changes with road speed, and roughness or play at the shaft. If a worn bearing is the cause, BR1682 replaces it. Diagnose the noise first, because tires, gears and other driveline parts can sound similar.
Interchange: FC-66998
FC66998 · 7121682100
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
FC-66998, FC66998, 7121682100
