Dorman 697-393 Differential Carrier - Front

Dorman 697-393 Loaded Differential Carrier

Dorman 697-393 is a loaded differential carrier assembly for GM front differential applications that use a 3.42 or 3.73 gear ratio, depending on vehicle fitment. It restores the differential carrier with new spider gears, differential pins, and carrier housing for GM 8.25 IFS setups.

Key Features

• Loaded differential carrier assembly with steel construction
• Includes new spider gears, differential pins, and carrier housing
• Open differential type
• Hypoid ring gear design
• 28 axle shaft splines and 30 axle spline diameter
• Bearings included
• Fits GM 8.25 IFS front differential applications
• Part number: 697-393

Detailed Description

This Dorman differential carrier is built for front axle service on GM trucks and SUVs with the GM 8.25 IFS axle model. It is a direct replacement for worn or damaged carrier components caused by hard use or lubrication breakdown, and it is specified for open differential applications. Vehicle coverage includes Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Cadillac Escalade EXT, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 applications listed below. The 697-393 carrier is a practical OE-style replacement for front differential repair on GM 8.25 IFS platforms.

This part cross-references GM OE numbers 15801501 and 23312178 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Excessive differential noise from worn carrier components
• Metal wear from poor lubrication inside the front differential
• Spider gear or differential pin damage
• Carrier housing wear or scoring
• Loss of smooth front axle operation in GM 8.25 IFS systems

Installation Notes and Fitment

Verify axle ratio, axle model, and RPO code before installation. This part is for front differential applications only and uses an open differential configuration.

• Fits 2007-2015 Cadillac Escalade, front, w/RPO Code GU6 (3.42 Axle Ratio)
• Fits 2007-2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV, front, w/RPO Code GU6 (3.42 Axle Ratio)
• Fits 2007-2014 GMC Yukon, front, w/RPO Code GU6 (3.42 Axle Ratio)
• Fits 2007-2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500, front, w/RPO Code GU6 (3.42 Axle Ratio)
• Fits 2007-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, front, w/RPO Code GU6 (3.42 Axle Ratio)
• Fits 2007-2013 GMC Sierra 1500, front, w/RPO Code GU6 (3.42 Axle Ratio)
• Fits 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade, front, w/RPO Code GT4 (3.73 Axle Ratio)
• Fits 2003-2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV, front, w/RPO Code GT4 (3.73 Axle Ratio)
• Fits 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT, front, w/RPO Code GT4 (3.73 Axle Ratio)
• Fits 2002-2006 GMC Sierra 1500, front, DENALI Package
• Fits 2001-2006 GMC Yukon, front, w/RPO Code NP3 (All Wheel Drive (AWD) Transfer Case)
• Fits 2001-2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500, front, w/RPO Code NP3 (All Wheel Drive (AWD) Transfer Case)
• Fits 2003-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, front
• Fits 2001 GMC Sierra 1500, front

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies replacement drivetrain components engineered to restore original differential function in serviceable GM applications. Part number 697-393 is built as a loaded carrier assembly for the specified GM front axle configurations.