Dorman 697-557 Drive Shaft Slip Yoke - Rear Driveshaft at Transfer Case or Rear Driveshaft at Transmission

Drive Shaft Slip Yoke for OE Replacement

This Dorman drive shaft slip yoke is a direct replacement for the original equipment part on specific rear driveshaft applications at the transmission or transfer case. Built from steel with a 26-spline design, it addresses vibration, clunking, and failure at the driveline connection point.

Compatible With select Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, GMC Sonoma, and other GM rear driveshaft applications from 1976-2001, depending on transmission, axle, and equipment details.

Key Features

• Steel construction for driveline strength and durability
• 26-spline internal design
• Overall length: 6.46 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.5 in.
• Inside universal joint style
• No grease fitting included
• No bearing caps, straps, U-bolts, or universal joints included
• Direct replacement for specific OE applications

Detailed Description

Dorman 697-557 is a replacement drive shaft slip yoke engineered for GM rear driveline service points where the yoke mates at the transmission or transfer case. It is built from steel and sized with a 26-spline interface, 3.67 in. length axis 1, 3.6 in. shaft length, and 1.12 in. U-joint bearing cap diameter axis 1. This part is used on a wide range of Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications, along with selected Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models.

This part cross-references 07812557 for the same application. The Dorman 697-557 slip yoke is also listed for vehicles tagged 7812557, 26004469, or 7819070 in certain fitments.

What It Helps Fix

• Driveshaft vibration at the transmission or transfer case
• Clunking or driveline lash during acceleration and deceleration
• Wear or failure at the slip yoke interface
• Fitment issues on OE-style rear driveshaft service applications
• Replacement needs on GM driveline setups with 26 splines

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify year, make, model, and driveline position before ordering.
• Check RPO codes and notes such as VE2, J1F, GU4, M40, M38, ZR9, or vibration damper requirements where listed.
• Confirm spline count, shaft diameter, and overall length against the original part.
• Inspect the universal joint and related driveline components during service.
• Use the exact fitment notes for Camaro, Firebird, S10, Sonoma, Caprice, Impala, and related GM applications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this slip yoke as a regular-grade replacement part for direct OE-style service on confirmed applications. Part number 697-557 is built to match the specified driveline dimensions and fitment requirements for the listed vehicles.