Dorman 697-348 Differential Ring and Pinion - Front

Dorman 697-348 Differential Ring and Pinion

Dorman 697-348 is a standard replacement differential ring and pinion for front axle applications that require a 5.38 gear ratio. It directly replaces the original equipment on specific Ford Super Duty and Dana 60/61 front axle setups, including Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty applications.

Key Features

• Gear ratio: 5.38
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
• Includes ring gear and pinion gear
• Direct replacement for specific front differential applications
• Compatible with Dana 60/61 axle configurations
• Part number: 697-348

Detailed Description

This Dorman differential ring and pinion set is built for front axle service where the original gear set has worn, been damaged, or needs to be replaced during differential repair. The 5.38 ratio supports the factory gearing used in select Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks, as well as earlier Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 models with Dana 60/61 front axles. Part number 697-348 is a direct OE-style replacement for the specified applications.

This part cross-references Dorman 697-348 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Gear noise from worn ring and pinion teeth
• Excessive backlash or improper gear mesh
• Loss of driveline performance after differential wear
• Damage from metal fatigue or gear failure
• Restoration of the original 5.38 axle ratio

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 2002-2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front, w/5.38 axle ratio; Dana 60/61 axle
• Fits 1999-2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, front, w/5.38 axle ratio; Dana 60/61 axle
• Fits 1978-1979 Ford F-250, front, w/5.38 axle ratio; Dana 60/61 axle
• Fits 1978-1979 Ford F-350, front, w/5.38 axle ratio; Dana 60/61 axle; high pinion

Installation requires differential setup procedures, including gear pattern verification, backlash adjustment, and bearing preload checks. Installation kit is not included, so related setup components must be sourced separately as needed for the repair.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies standard replacement driveline components engineered to match the original equipment application for the listed Ford and Dana axle configurations. Part number 697-348 is intended for direct replacement service in the specified front differential applications.