4WD Front Axle Planetary Bearing Set for Cat 416C, 436C, 420D, 442D – 2642768-K

Fits Models At A Glance:

Later-design front planetary bearing set — find your model and match your serial number prefix below. Cat used two planetary designs on these machines, so measure the gear pin from the bottom bearing seat to the snap ring groove before ordering: 1.53 Inches / 38.86 mm = this set (2642768-K). If it measures 1.3 Inches / 33 mm, order bearing set 1694161-K instead.

• Cat 416C: S/N 4ZN16044-50156, 1WR08116-10736, 5YN16590-Up
• Cat 426C: S/N 1ER0900-Up, 1NR01050-Up
• Cat 428C: S/N 8RN04089-Up, 2CR19310-Up
• Cat 436C: S/N 9JN01050-Up, 1FR01416-01421, 1RR00998-Up
• Cat 416D: S/N BGJ1-01049
• Cat 420D: S/N BKC1-920, BMC1-Up
• Cat 424D: S/N BGP00648-01612
• Cat 428D: S/N BLL00651-00712, BMT01618-03227
• Cat 432D: S/N BLD01595-03844
• Cat 438D: S/N BPE00664-00742
• Cat 442D: S/N BRG00828-01122

Key Notes:

• Part Numbers: 2642768-K (contains Cat 264-2768 and 264-2769)
• Type: Front axle planetary bearing set — two bearing cones per set, later design
• Axle: ZF 4x4 (4WD) front axle wheel-end planetary
• Identification — Gear Pin Length (bottom bearing seat to snap ring groove):
  • This Set (2642768-K): 1.53 Inches / 38.86 mm
  • Earlier Design (order 1694161-K): 1.3 Inches / 33 mm
• Quantity Required: Three sets per planetary — one set per planet gear
• Related Parts: Fits planet gear 2642767 in planetary carrier 2642766. For a complete rebuild (carrier, three gears, bearings and snap rings), see kit 2642766-Kit. For the earlier planetary design (1.3" / 33 mm pin), order bearing set 1694161-K and gear 1694160.
• Application: The two cones ride on the planet gear pin and carry the planet gear as it turns inside the front wheel-end planetary.
• Condition: Aftermarket replacement part

Kit Includes:

• (1) Bearing Cone 2642768 (264-2768)
• (1) Bearing Cone 2642769 (264-2769)

Common Use Case or Symptoms: Use when the front planetary is noisy or rough, the bearings are worn, pitted or discolored, or metal shows up in the front axle oil — replace the bearings whenever the planet gears are replaced.

Why Choose Broken Tractor:

• ✅ Matched Two-Cone Set for Each Planet Gear – complete the wheel end right
• ✅ Later-Design Set, Verified by Pin Length – 1.53" vs. 1.3" takes the guesswork out
• ✅ Fast Shipping from a U.S.-Based Team – ready to ship from our U.S. warehouses