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Dorman 697-102 Differential Bearing Kit - Rear

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Differential Bearing Kit for 7.5 In. Ring Gear

Dorman 697-102 is a differential bearing kit for rear applications using a 7.5 in. ring gear. It includes the core installation components needed for differential ring and pinion service on select Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Isuzu, and Cadillac-era GM vehicles.

Key Features

  • Carrier bearing type for differential service
  • Steel bearing material for durable drivetrain repair
  • Bearing races included for a complete bearing service
  • Package contents include bearings, races, shims, pinion nut, seals, and marking compound
  • Direct fit coverage for rear differential applications with a 7.5 in. ring gear
  • Part number 697-102 for easy identification during ordering and service lookup

Detailed Description

This Dorman differential bearing kit is built for rear axle service where the differential carrier and ring-and-pinion setup require replacement or setup correction. It is listed for a wide range of GM platforms, including Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet S10, Pontiac Firebird, and Chevrolet Astro, along with additional Buick, Oldsmobile, GMC, and Isuzu applications. The kit is intended for vehicles using the standard design for a differential bearing kit with a 7.5 in. ring gear, and the included shims, races, seals, pinion nut, and marking compound support setup work during differential rebuilds. This part cross-references 741A004 and R7.5GR for the same application. Dorman 697-102 is a practical service solution when replacing worn differential bearings on compatible rear axle assemblies.

What It Helps Repair

  • Rear differential bearing noise from worn carrier bearings
  • Gear backlash or setup issues during ring and pinion service
  • Seal leakage around differential service points
  • Rough operation caused by damaged bearing races
  • Improper gear contact pattern during differential rebuilds

Installation Notes and Tips

Use this kit on rear differential applications with the correct 7.5 in. ring gear design. Verify axle configuration, bearing dimensions, and gear setup before installation. Proper differential service typically requires careful shim selection and pattern checking with the included marking compound. Confirm vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and rear position before ordering part number 697-102.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies service parts for drivetrain repair and replacement, and this kit is packaged with the components needed for differential bearing setup on listed applications. Fitment coverage includes 1978-1998 vehicles across Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet S10, Pontiac Firebird, Chevrolet Astro, and related rear differential platforms.

BrandDorman
Part Number697-102
Bearing TypeCarrier
Bearing MaterialSteel
Bearing Races IncludedYes
Package ContentsBearings; races; shims; pinion nut; seals; and marking compound

This part fits 170 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
1998ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1998ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1998ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1998GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1998IsuzuHombreRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1998PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1997ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1997ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1997ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1997GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1997IsuzuHombreRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1997PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1996BuickRoadmasterRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1996ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1996ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1996ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1996ChevroletImpalaRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1996ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1996GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1996IsuzuHombreRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1996PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1995BuickRoadmasterRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1995ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1995ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1995ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1995ChevroletImpalaRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1995ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1995GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1995PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1994BuickRoadmasterRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1994ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1994ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1994ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1994ChevroletImpalaRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1994ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1994GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1994PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1993BuickRoadmasterRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1993ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1993ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1993ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1993ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1993GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1993PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1992BuickRoadmasterRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1992ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1992ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1992ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1992ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1992GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1992PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1991BuickRoadmasterRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1991ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1991ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1991ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1991ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1991GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1991PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1990ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1990ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1990ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1990ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1990GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1990PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1989BuickLeSabreRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1989ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1989ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1989ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1989ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1989GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1989PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1989PontiacSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1988BuickLeSabreRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1988ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1988ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1988ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1988ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1988GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1988PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1988PontiacSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987BuickLeSabreRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987BuickRegalRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987ChevroletEl CaminoRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987OldsmobileCutlassRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987PontiacGrand PrixRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1987PontiacSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986BuickLeSabreRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986BuickRegalRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986ChevroletEl CaminoRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986OldsmobileCutlassRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986PontiacBonnevilleRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986PontiacGrand PrixRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1986PontiacParisienneRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985BuickLeSabreRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985BuickRegalRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985ChevroletAstroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985ChevroletEl CaminoRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985ChevroletImpalaRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985GMCSafariRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985OldsmobileCutlassRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985OldsmobileDelta 88RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985PontiacBonnevilleRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985PontiacGrand PrixRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1985PontiacParisienneRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984BuickLeSabreRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984BuickRegalRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984ChevroletEl CaminoRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984ChevroletImpalaRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984Oldsmobile98RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984OldsmobileDelta 88RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984PontiacBonnevilleRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984PontiacGrand PrixRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1984PontiacParisienneRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983BuickLeSabreRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983BuickRegalRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983ChevroletEl CaminoRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983ChevroletImpalaRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983ChevroletMalibuRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983Oldsmobile98RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983OldsmobileCutlass CruiserRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983OldsmobileDelta 88RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983PontiacBonnevilleRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983PontiacGrand PrixRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1983PontiacParisienneRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982BuickLeSabreRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982BuickRegalRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982ChevroletCamaroRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982ChevroletEl CaminoRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982ChevroletImpalaRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982ChevroletMalibuRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982ChevroletS10RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982Oldsmobile98RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982OldsmobileCutlass CruiserRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982OldsmobileDelta 88RearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982PontiacBonnevilleRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982PontiacFirebirdRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1982PontiacGrand PrixRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1981ChevroletCapriceRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1981OldsmobileCutlassRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1980OldsmobileCutlassRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1980PontiacGrand AmRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1979OldsmobileCutlassRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1979PontiacGrand AmRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1978OldsmobileCutlassRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.
1978PontiacGrand AmRearStandard design for Differential Bearing Kit with 7.5 In. Ring Gear.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

741A004R7.5GR

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.