Timken DRK323 rear axle differential bearing and seal kit for the 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu and other vehicles contains the bearings, seal and other components needed to rebuild the differential.
- Bearings, seal and other components for a full differential rebuild
- DT Components rebuild kit line, which Timken markets for differentials, transfer cases and transmissions
- Standard kit version; master kits carry an MK suffix
Quick facts
- Part: Timken DRK323 axle differential bearing and seal kit
- Fits: 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu and other vehicles
- Position: Rear
- Condition: New
A worn rear differential can show up as whining or howling from the rear axle, or as gear oil weeping around the housing. Noise and seepage there can have other sources, so with the engine off and cool, look the housing over for oil and let a shop trace the source before you order a kit.
Fits
The same kit fits the 1977-1979 Chevrolet Impala and the 1973-1979 Chevrolet Camaro, along with many Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac models. If your car is none of these, find its year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section on this page.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
Build and materials
- Contents: bearings, seal and other rebuild components
- Condition: New
In the box
One differential bearing and seal kit with the bearings, seal and other components for the rebuild. This listing is one kit, and the vehicle takes one.
Interchange: RA323 · DK323 · SDK323
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Timken DRK323 differential kit fit a 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu?
Yes. Timken DRK323 is a rear kit that fits the 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu.
What parts come in the Timken DRK323 rebuild kit?
The kit holds the bearings, seal and other components needed to rebuild the differential. This listing is one kit, and the vehicle takes one.
Is the DRK323 a standard kit or a master kit?
It is a standard kit. Master versions in this line carry an MK suffix.
Can gear oil seepage or rear-end whine mean this differential kit is needed?
They can be signs of worn differential bearings or a leaking seal, but the same signs can have other causes. A shop can confirm what the rear end needs.
Can I use Timken DRK323 where a DK323 kit is called for?
Yes. DK323 is an interchange number for Timken DRK323, along with RA323 and SDK323.
