Dorman 697-565 Drive Shaft Slip Yoke - Rear Driveshaft at Transmission

Drive Shaft Slip Yoke for Rear Driveshaft at Transmission

Dorman 697-565 is a steel drive shaft slip yoke made for specific rear driveshaft at transmission applications. It directly replaces the original equipment part on select Chevrolet and GMC vans and SUVs, helping restore proper driveline engagement when the original yoke is worn, vibrating, or has failed.

Built with a 30-spline design and an overall length of 7.93 in., this slip yoke is sized for OE-style replacement service on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Express 2500, Chevrolet Express 3500, GMC Savana 2500, GMC Savana 3500, and Chevrolet Suburban 2500.

Key Features

• Steel construction for driveline service
• 30-spline inside design
• Overall length: 7.93 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.89 in.
• Spline inside diameter: 1.38 in.
• Outside universal joint style
• Direct replacement for the original slip yoke on listed applications
• Part number 697-565 for easy identification

Detailed Description

Dorman 697-565 is a drive shaft slip yoke engineered for the rear driveshaft at the transmission on select 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 2500, 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500, 1996-2002 GMC Savana 2500, 1996-2002 GMC Savana 3500, and 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 applications. It is also identified by part number 697-565 and cross-references OE number 26045229 for the same application. The steel body, 30 splines, and OE-style dimensions support proper driveline fitment where the original yoke has worn splines, excessive play, or damage from vibration and clunking.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn slip yoke
• Clunking during acceleration or deceleration
• Excessive play at the transmission end of the driveshaft
• Failed or damaged original yoke splines
• Noise caused by driveline wear at the rear driveshaft at transmission position

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify spline count, shaft diameter, and overall length before installation. This slip yoke does not include a grease fitting, shaft, universal joint, bearing caps, bearing straps, or U-bolts, so confirm the existing driveline components are serviceable or source the correct matching parts separately. Always compare the vehicle’s original yoke to the replacement and inspect the transmission output area and driveshaft for wear before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement driveline components to match original equipment fit and function on specific applications. This slip yoke is built as a regular-grade steel replacement for the listed Chevrolet and GMC fitments, including Chevrolet Express 2500, Chevrolet Express 3500, GMC Savana 2500, GMC Savana 3500, and Chevrolet Suburban 2500.