Timken 6408 Rear Axle Shaft / Wheel Bearing

The Timken 6408 Rear Axle Bearing is a high-quality replacement bearing designed for a wide range of rear-wheel-drive cars, trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps using compatible C-clip style rear axle assemblies.

A worn axle bearing can cause humming or grinding noises, excessive axle movement, vibration, or damage to the axle shaft and seal. Replacing the bearing with a quality Timken component helps restore smooth axle rotation and dependable wheel-end performance.

Features

• Genuine Timken replacement axle bearing

• Designed for rear axle shaft / rear wheel bearing applications

• Precision-manufactured bearing surfaces for smooth operation

• High-quality steel construction for durability and long service life

• Designed to handle radial loads found in rear axle applications

• Suitable for driver or passenger side where specified

• Direct replacement for many OE-style rear axle bearing applications

• Sold individually

Bearing Dimensions

• Inside Diameter: Approx. 1.622"

• Outside Diameter: Approx. 2.531"

• Width: Approx. 0.823"

• Bearing Position: Rear axle / rear wheel

• Quantity: 1 bearing

• Manufacturer: Timken

• Part Number: 6408

Common Rear Axle Applications

The Timken 6408 bearing is commonly used with several popular rear axle assemblies, including:

• Chrysler 7.25"

• Chrysler 8.25"

• Chrysler 9.25"

• Ford 7.5"

• Ford 8.8"

• Ford 9.75"

• GM 8.5" / 10-bolt applications

• GM 8.875" / 12-bolt truck applications

• Jeep Chrysler 8.25" rear axles

Applications vary by vehicle year, model, axle size, axle shaft diameter, ABS configuration, and differential assembly.

Common Vehicle Families

Depending on axle configuration, the 6408 bearing can be found in applications from manufacturers including:

• Chevrolet

• GMC

• Buick

• Cadillac

• Chrysler

• Dodge

• Ford

• Lincoln

• Mercury

• Jeep

• Mazda

• Plymouth

Popular applications include various Ford F-Series trucks and SUVs, Dodge/Ram trucks, Jeep SUVs, GM trucks and SUVs, and older rear-wheel-drive passenger vehicles.

Important: Do not order based only on vehicle year, make, and model. Many vehicles were available with more than one rear axle or bearing size. Verify the existing bearing number, axle model, or bearing dimensions before ordering.

Related Axle Seal

The Timken 8835S axle seal is commonly used with the 6408 bearing in many applications. Seal requirements can vary by axle, so verify the seal for your specific application before ordering.

Installation Note

Axle bearings should be inspected along with the axle shaft and axle seal during replacement. If the axle shaft has excessive wear, scoring, or grooving where the bearing rides, replacing only the bearing may not provide a proper long-term repair.

Professional installation is recommended where proper bearing removal and installation tools are required.

Sourced and sold by Part-Ticular Parts Inc., a Canadian company offering Canadian and imported products.