Dorman 697-034 Differential Bearing Kit - Front

Differential Bearing Kit for Front Axles

Dorman 697-034 is a differential bearing kit for front axle service on select Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs with an 8.25 in. ring gear. It includes the installation components needed for differential ring and pinion service, making it a practical choice for rebuilding the front differential on covered applications.

• Fits select front differential applications on Chevrolet K1500, K1500 Suburban, Tahoe, Blazer, and GMC K1500, K1500 Suburban, Yukon
• Designed for standard-design front axles with an 8.25 in. ring gear
• Tapered bearing design with steel bearing material
• Bearing races included
• Package contents include bearings, shims, crush collar, hardware, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound
• Part number: 697-034

Detailed Product Overview

This Dorman differential bearing kit is built for front differential ring and pinion service on select 1988-1997 Chevrolet K1500 and GMC K1500 models, plus related K1500 Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Blazer, and V1500 Suburban applications. It is specified for standard-design front axles with an 8.25 in. ring gear and uses tapered steel bearings with included races for differential rebuild work. The kit is organized to support setup and adjustment during service, including shims, a crush collar, gasket material, gear marking compound, an application brush, and thread lock compound. If you are servicing a front differential on a Chevrolet K1500 or GMC Yukon, Dorman 697-034 provides the core components needed for ring and pinion bearing replacement.

What It Helps Address

• Front differential bearing noise during acceleration or deceleration
• Excessive play or roughness in ring and pinion bearing surfaces
• Wear found during differential teardown and inspection
• Need for bearing race replacement during front axle service
• Setup work for ring and pinion adjustment on covered Chevrolet and GMC applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify axle configuration before ordering: this kit is for front, standard-design applications with an 8.25 in. ring gear. Differential setup requires careful measurement of bearing preload, backlash, and gear contact pattern, so follow the vehicle service procedure and use the included marking compound during adjustment. Confirm all fitment details against the vehicle year, make, model, and front axle specification before installation. Fits 1988-1997 Chevrolet K1500, front; fits 1992-1997 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, front; fits 1995-1997 Chevrolet Tahoe, front; fits 1988-1997 GMC K1500, front; fits 1992-1997 GMC K1500 Suburban, front; fits 1992-1997 GMC Yukon, front; fits 1992-1994 Chevrolet Blazer, front; fits 1990-1991 Chevrolet V1500 Suburban, front; fits 1990-1991 GMC V1500 Suburban, front.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies service parts and repair components for vehicle-specific applications, and this kit is built around the listed differential service requirements for the covered Chevrolet and GMC front axles. Part number 697-034 is intended for direct application matching on the vehicles shown in the fitment data.