Dorman 697-035 Differential Bearing Kit - Rear

Dorman 697-035 Differential Bearing Kit

Dorman 697-035 is a differential bearing kit for rear ring and pinion service on select Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Saab applications. It includes the installation components needed to service the differential assembly, with tapered steel bearings and included races for a precise rebuild.

Key Features

• Tapered steel bearing construction for differential service
• Bearing races included for installation
• Includes shims, crush collar, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound
• Outside diameter: 77.79 mm; cone inside diameter: 45.24 mm
• Ring gear bolt quantity: 10
• Rear axle application for select 2009-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra models

Detailed Product Overview

This differential bearing kit is built for rear differential ring and pinion service on select vehicles with standard-design axles, including Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and related platforms. The kit centers on tapered steel bearings with matching races and the setup materials commonly needed during differential setup, including shims, crush collar, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound. Dorman 697-035 is intended for applications using an 8.5-inch ring gear or, on certain models, an 8.25-inch ring gear as listed in the fitment data.

Compatible With 2009-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, rear; 2009-2019 GMC Sierra and Sierra 1500, rear; 2009-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, rear; and other listed rear-axle applications. Dorman 697-035 also covers select 2009-2014 Cadillac Escalade and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche fitments with the specified ring gear design.

Common Repair Applications

• Noise from worn differential bearings during acceleration or deceleration
• Excessive play or roughness in the ring and pinion assembly
• Gear pattern setup after differential service
• Leak-prone or disturbed differential sealing surfaces during rebuild work
• Restoring proper bearing preload and gear contact setup

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear axle design, ring gear size, and vehicle-specific notes before installation. Differential setup requires careful measurement of bearing preload, backlash, and gear contact pattern, so follow service manual procedures for the exact application. This kit is for rear-position service only and does not include the ring gear.

For search relevance, this kit is commonly selected by owners looking for a rear differential bearing kit for 2009-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 rear differential service, or a Dorman 697-035 ring and pinion bearing kit.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies application-specific replacement parts for drivetrain service, and this kit is built around the listed dimensions and fitment data for the confirmed vehicle applications.