
Dorman 697-039 Differential Bearing Kit - Rear
Differential Bearing Kit for Rear Axles
Dorman 697-039 is a differential bearing kit for rear applications on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Ram trucks and vans. It includes the installation components needed for differential ring and pinion service, with tapered steel bearings and included races for a complete rebuild-focused repair.
Key Features
- Fits rear differential service applications on select 2011-2018 Chevrolet Express 2500, Express 3500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, and Suburban 3500 HD models
- Fits rear differential service applications on select 2011-2018 GMC Savana 2500, Savana 3500, Sierra 2500 HD, and Sierra 3500 HD models
- Fits rear differential service applications on select 2011-2014 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models
- Tapered steel bearing construction for differential ring and pinion service
- Bearing races included
- Package contents include bearings, shims, crush collar, hardware, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound
- For standard design 11.5 in. ring gear applications with 12 ring gear bolts
Detailed Description
This Dorman differential bearing kit, part number 697-039, is built for rear axle differential service on select Chevrolet Express, Silverado, Suburban, GMC Savana, Sierra, and Ram 2500/3500 applications. It is specified for standard design 11.5 in. ring gear setups and uses tapered steel bearings with matching races to support ring and pinion installation work. The kit also includes shims, a crush collar, gasket material, gear marking compound, an application brush, and thread lock compound to help with setup and adjustment during differential service. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What This Part Helps Address
- Noise from worn differential bearings
- Rough or inconsistent ring and pinion operation
- Excessive play in the rear differential assembly
- Service needs during differential gear setup or rebuild
- Wear-related issues in high-load rear axle applications
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify axle configuration before ordering, including the standard design 11.5 in. ring gear requirement and rear position. Confirm bearing dimensions and differential setup specifications against the vehicle service information before installation. Proper gear setup, bearing preload, and backlash adjustment are critical for correct operation. Dorman 697-039 is intended for select rear differential applications on Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 3500 HD, and Ram 3500 models, so match the vehicle year and axle details carefully.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies application-specific service parts for drivetrain repair, and this kit is packaged with the components needed for differential bearing replacement and setup on the listed vehicles. Part number 697-039 is built around the confirmed fitment and dimensional specifications provided for these rear axle applications.
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$143.20Dorman 697-039 Differential Bearing Kit - Rear
Differential Bearing Kit for Rear Axles
Dorman 697-039 is a differential bearing kit for rear applications on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Ram trucks and vans. It includes the installation components needed for differential ring and pinion service, with tapered steel bearings and included races for a complete rebuild-focused repair.
Key Features
- Fits rear differential service applications on select 2011-2018 Chevrolet Express 2500, Express 3500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, and Suburban 3500 HD models
- Fits rear differential service applications on select 2011-2018 GMC Savana 2500, Savana 3500, Sierra 2500 HD, and Sierra 3500 HD models
- Fits rear differential service applications on select 2011-2014 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models
- Tapered steel bearing construction for differential ring and pinion service
- Bearing races included
- Package contents include bearings, shims, crush collar, hardware, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound
- For standard design 11.5 in. ring gear applications with 12 ring gear bolts
Detailed Description
This Dorman differential bearing kit, part number 697-039, is built for rear axle differential service on select Chevrolet Express, Silverado, Suburban, GMC Savana, Sierra, and Ram 2500/3500 applications. It is specified for standard design 11.5 in. ring gear setups and uses tapered steel bearings with matching races to support ring and pinion installation work. The kit also includes shims, a crush collar, gasket material, gear marking compound, an application brush, and thread lock compound to help with setup and adjustment during differential service. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What This Part Helps Address
- Noise from worn differential bearings
- Rough or inconsistent ring and pinion operation
- Excessive play in the rear differential assembly
- Service needs during differential gear setup or rebuild
- Wear-related issues in high-load rear axle applications
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify axle configuration before ordering, including the standard design 11.5 in. ring gear requirement and rear position. Confirm bearing dimensions and differential setup specifications against the vehicle service information before installation. Proper gear setup, bearing preload, and backlash adjustment are critical for correct operation. Dorman 697-039 is intended for select rear differential applications on Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 3500 HD, and Ram 3500 models, so match the vehicle year and axle details carefully.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies application-specific service parts for drivetrain repair, and this kit is packaged with the components needed for differential bearing replacement and setup on the listed vehicles. Part number 697-039 is built around the confirmed fitment and dimensional specifications provided for these rear axle applications.
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Differential Bearing Kit for Rear Axles
Dorman 697-039 is a differential bearing kit for rear applications on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Ram trucks and vans. It includes the installation components needed for differential ring and pinion service, with tapered steel bearings and included races for a complete rebuild-focused repair.
Key Features
- Fits rear differential service applications on select 2011-2018 Chevrolet Express 2500, Express 3500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, and Suburban 3500 HD models
- Fits rear differential service applications on select 2011-2018 GMC Savana 2500, Savana 3500, Sierra 2500 HD, and Sierra 3500 HD models
- Fits rear differential service applications on select 2011-2014 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models
- Tapered steel bearing construction for differential ring and pinion service
- Bearing races included
- Package contents include bearings, shims, crush collar, hardware, gasket material, gear marking compound, application brush, and thread lock compound
- For standard design 11.5 in. ring gear applications with 12 ring gear bolts
Detailed Description
This Dorman differential bearing kit, part number 697-039, is built for rear axle differential service on select Chevrolet Express, Silverado, Suburban, GMC Savana, Sierra, and Ram 2500/3500 applications. It is specified for standard design 11.5 in. ring gear setups and uses tapered steel bearings with matching races to support ring and pinion installation work. The kit also includes shims, a crush collar, gasket material, gear marking compound, an application brush, and thread lock compound to help with setup and adjustment during differential service. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What This Part Helps Address
- Noise from worn differential bearings
- Rough or inconsistent ring and pinion operation
- Excessive play in the rear differential assembly
- Service needs during differential gear setup or rebuild
- Wear-related issues in high-load rear axle applications
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify axle configuration before ordering, including the standard design 11.5 in. ring gear requirement and rear position. Confirm bearing dimensions and differential setup specifications against the vehicle service information before installation. Proper gear setup, bearing preload, and backlash adjustment are critical for correct operation. Dorman 697-039 is intended for select rear differential applications on Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 3500 HD, and Ram 3500 models, so match the vehicle year and axle details carefully.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies application-specific service parts for drivetrain repair, and this kit is packaged with the components needed for differential bearing replacement and setup on the listed vehicles. Part number 697-039 is built around the confirmed fitment and dimensional specifications provided for these rear axle applications.












