Should the race and seals be replaced with the bearing?

Yes. When replacing the bearing, the race and seals should be replaced.

Are there different types of bearings?

Yes. There are various types of bearings (EX: tapered, carrier, ball) be sure to get the correct type bearing for your application.

GM Genuine Parts Differential Bearing

About this product

GM Genuine Parts Differential Bearings are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. These bearings are low friction rotating elements that support the drive axle differential carrier within the axle or final drive housing. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE).

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Low friction rotating elements that support the drive axle differential carrier within the axle or final drive housing
Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)
GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors
GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies

SealedNo

Cone Inside Diameter2.17 in / 55 mm

Race IncludedYes

Width4.06in

Cone Radius27.5mm

Weight1.33lb

Outside Diameter3.54 in / 89.89 mm

ClassificationOE

Shaft Diameter2.17 in / 55 mm

Race Inside Diameter3.39 in / 86.1 mm

Bearing Cup Length0.81 in / 20.5 mm

Bearing Cup Radius0.4 in / 43.05 mm

Cone Length25mm

Bearing TypeTapered Roller

MaterialStamped Steel

SealedNo

Race IncludedYes

Cone Radius27.5mm

Outside Diameter3.54 in / 89.89 mm

Shaft Diameter2.17 in / 55 mm

Bearing Cup Length0.81 in / 20.5 mm

Cone Length25mm

MaterialStamped Steel

Cone Inside Diameter2.17 in / 55 mm

Width4.06in

Weight1.33lb

ClassificationOE

Race Inside Diameter3.39 in / 86.1 mm

Bearing Cup Radius0.4 in / 43.05 mm

Bearing TypeTapered Roller

24 Months/Unlimited Miles Limited Warranty for Parts (plus Labor if installed by a GM dealer)

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Good Maintenance Practices:

Be sure not to damage axle shaft during bearing removal
Use recommended grease or differential fluid to keep the bearing properly lubricated
Replace seals when replacing worn bearings
Do not operate vehicle with bad bearings

Signs of wear for differential bearings include but are not limited to:

Whining or grinding noise when vehicle is in motion
Play in axle shaft
Leaks at seal and bearing location

Model	Body Style	Year(s)
Avalanche		2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Avalanche 2500		2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Blazer		1992, 1993, 1994
C1500	Standard Cab Pickup	1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C1500	Extended Cab Pickup	1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C1500 Suburban		1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C20		1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C20 Suburban		1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C2500		1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
C2500 Suburban		1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C3500		1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
C3500HD		1991
Express 2500		1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 3500	Standard Cargo Van	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 3500	Extended Passenger Van	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 3500	Extended Cargo Van	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 3500	Standard Passenger Van	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 3500	Cutaway Van	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 4500		2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
G30		1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
K1500	Extended Cab Pickup	1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K1500 Suburban		1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K20		1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K20 Suburban		1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K2500		1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
K2500 Suburban		1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K3500		1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
R20		1987, 1988
R20 Suburban		1987, 1988
R2500		1989
R2500 Suburban		1989, 1990, 1991
SSR		2005, 2006
Silverado 1500	Crew Cab Pickup	2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Silverado 1500	Extended Cab Pickup	2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Silverado 1500 Classic	Crew Cab Pickup	2007
Silverado 1500 Classic	Extended Cab Pickup	2007
Silverado 1500 HD		2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Silverado 1500 HD Classic		2007
Silverado 2500		1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Silverado 2500 HD	Cab & Chassis	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 2500 HD	Extended Cab Pickup	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 2500 HD	Standard Cab Pickup	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 2500 HD Classic		2007
Silverado 3500		2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Silverado 3500 Classic		2007
Silverado 3500 HD		2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Suburban 1500		2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Suburban 2500		2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Tahoe		1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Trailblazer		2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
V20		1987
V20 Suburban		1987, 1988
V2500 Suburban		1989, 1990, 1991

About this product

Warning WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Low friction rotating elements that support the drive axle differential carrier within the axle or final drive housing
Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)
GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors
GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies

SealedNo

Cone Inside Diameter2.17 in / 55 mm

Race IncludedYes

Width4.06in

Cone Radius27.5mm

Weight1.33lb

Outside Diameter3.54 in / 89.89 mm

ClassificationOE

Shaft Diameter2.17 in / 55 mm

Race Inside Diameter3.39 in / 86.1 mm

Bearing Cup Length0.81 in / 20.5 mm

Bearing Cup Radius0.4 in / 43.05 mm

Cone Length25mm

Bearing TypeTapered Roller

MaterialStamped Steel

SealedNo

Race IncludedYes

Cone Radius27.5mm

Outside Diameter3.54 in / 89.89 mm

Shaft Diameter2.17 in / 55 mm

Bearing Cup Length0.81 in / 20.5 mm

Cone Length25mm

MaterialStamped Steel

Cone Inside Diameter2.17 in / 55 mm

Width4.06in

Weight1.33lb

ClassificationOE

Race Inside Diameter3.39 in / 86.1 mm

Bearing Cup Radius0.4 in / 43.05 mm

Bearing TypeTapered Roller

24 Months/Unlimited Miles Limited Warranty for Parts (plus Labor if installed by a GM dealer)

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Good Maintenance Practices:

Be sure not to damage axle shaft during bearing removal
Use recommended grease or differential fluid to keep the bearing properly lubricated
Replace seals when replacing worn bearings
Do not operate vehicle with bad bearings

Signs of wear for differential bearings include but are not limited to:

Whining or grinding noise when vehicle is in motion
Play in axle shaft
Leaks at seal and bearing location

Model	Body Style	Year(s)
Avalanche		2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Avalanche 2500		2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Blazer		1992, 1993, 1994
C1500	Standard Cab Pickup	1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C1500	Extended Cab Pickup	1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C1500 Suburban		1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C20		1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C20 Suburban		1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C2500		1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
C2500 Suburban		1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C3500		1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
C3500HD		1991
Express 2500		1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 3500	Standard Cargo Van	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 3500	Extended Passenger Van	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 3500	Extended Cargo Van	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 3500	Standard Passenger Van	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 3500	Cutaway Van	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Express 4500		2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
G30		1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
K1500	Extended Cab Pickup	1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K1500 Suburban		1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K20		1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K20 Suburban		1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K2500		1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
K2500 Suburban		1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K3500		1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
R20		1987, 1988
R20 Suburban		1987, 1988
R2500		1989
R2500 Suburban		1989, 1990, 1991
SSR		2005, 2006
Silverado 1500	Crew Cab Pickup	2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Silverado 1500	Extended Cab Pickup	2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Silverado 1500 Classic	Crew Cab Pickup	2007
Silverado 1500 Classic	Extended Cab Pickup	2007
Silverado 1500 HD		2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Silverado 1500 HD Classic		2007
Silverado 2500		1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Silverado 2500 HD	Cab & Chassis	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 2500 HD	Extended Cab Pickup	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 2500 HD	Standard Cab Pickup	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 2500 HD Classic		2007
Silverado 3500		2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Silverado 3500 Classic		2007
Silverado 3500 HD		2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Suburban 1500		2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Suburban 2500		2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Tahoe		1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Trailblazer		2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
V20		1987
V20 Suburban		1987, 1988
V2500 Suburban		1989, 1990, 1991

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Good Maintenance Practices:

Signs of wear for differential bearings include but are not limited to:

Fits these vehicles

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Good Maintenance Practices:

Signs of wear for differential bearings include but are not limited to:

Fits these vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

Should the race and seals be replaced with the bearing?

Are there different types of bearings?

GM Genuine Parts Differential Bearing

GM Genuine Parts Differential Bearing