Taper Bearing Cone for 1999-2015 Ford F-150 & More - SKF NP343847

Help the differential carrier turn smoothly under load with the SKF Taper Bearing Cone NP343847, an axle differential bearing for Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications and fits many vehicles, among them the 1999-2015 Ford F-150 and 1997-2006 Ford Explorer.

More applications and the engine details for each are listed in the "Vehicles it fits" section.

Differential bearings support the differential case inside the axle housing so the carrier and ring gear can rotate smoothly. The catalog lists NP343847 for front and rear axle positions on the listed applications.

• Heat-treated high carbon steel: made from heat-treated high carbon steel for superior strength.
• Precision tolerances: manufactured to precision tolerances for an exact fit.
• Taper bearing cone: the inner portion of a tapered bearing, which runs against a separate cup (outer race).
• SKF quality: SKF quality and design, from a brand that engineers, technicians and mechanics have relied on for more than 100 years.

A differential bearing may need replacing if you hear a whine or growl from the axle that changes with vehicle speed. Roughness or play found during an axle inspection can also be a sign. Diagnose the source of the noise before replacing parts, because gear wear and other drivetrain components can produce similar sounds.

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