Keep your rear differential turning quietly and its gear oil sealed in with the Timken Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit DRK323. This kit services the rear differential and drops in as a direct-fit replacement across a wide range of vintage GM rear-wheel-drive cars and trucks — including the 1963-1979 Chevrolet Corvette, 1973-1979 Chevrolet Camaro, 1970-1979 Chevrolet Nova, 1971-1983 Buick LeSabre and 1976-1983 Oldsmobile 98. It fits 58 applications in all; see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Signs the original bearings or seals may need replacing include a whine, growl or howl from the rear axle that changes with speed, or gear oil weeping around the differential. Diagnose the cause first; if worn differential bearings or leaking seals are the problem, this kit replaces them.
Interchange: RA323 · DK323 · SDK323
Manufacturer part number DRK323
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does this kit include?
It supplies the bearings and seals needed to service the rear differential in one package. See the listing details for the exact contents.
Where does this part go?
It services the rear differential. The bearings support the rotating gears and the seals help keep the gear oil sealed in.
Will it fit my vehicle?
It fits 58 GM applications, such as the 1963-1979 Chevrolet Corvette, 1973-1979 Camaro and 1971-1983 Buick LeSabre. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What part numbers does it replace?
It cross-references RA323, DK323 and SDK323. Its own manufacturer part number is DRK323.
How do I know if I need it?
A whine or growl from the rear axle that changes with speed, or gear oil leaking at the differential, can signal worn bearings or seals. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
