
Dorman 697-115 Differential Bearing Kit - Rear
Differential Bearing Kit for GM 9.5-Inch Rear Axles
The Dorman 697-115 differential bearing kit provides the core installation components needed for ring and pinion service on select GM rear differentials. It includes carrier and pinion bearings with matching races, shims, a pinion nut, seals, and marking compound for a complete rebuild-focused service package.
Key Features
- Carrier and pinion bearing type for differential service
- Steel bearing construction
- Bearing races included
- Package contents include bearings, races, shims, pinion nut, seals, and marking compound
- Fits standard-design rear differentials with a 9.5-inch ring gear
- Cross-reference: R9.5GR
Product Details
Dorman 697-115 is built for rear axle differential service on a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and SUVs equipped with the standard 9.5-inch ring gear. It is a practical choice for technicians servicing ring and pinion assemblies on applications such as Chevrolet C1500, Chevrolet K2500, GMC C2500, GMC K1500, and GMC Savana 2500. The kit is organized around the bearing set-up process, helping support proper differential assembly and gear contact pattern setup during service.
This part number, 697-115, is also referenced for the same application under interchange number R9.5GR.
What It Is Used For
- Replacing worn carrier or pinion bearings during differential rebuilds
- Restoring proper gear mesh after ring and pinion service
- Addressing bearing noise from the rear differential
- Correcting setup issues related to shims and bearing preload
- Servicing GM rear axles with a 9.5-inch ring gear
Installation Notes and Tips
- Verify axle configuration before ordering; this kit is for standard-design rear applications with a 9.5-inch ring gear.
- Use the included marking compound to check gear contact pattern during setup.
- Measure preload and shim selection carefully during assembly to maintain correct differential operation.
- Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and rear position before installation.
- Fits 1988-1997 Chevrolet C1500, rear; 1988-1997 Chevrolet C2500, rear; 1992-1997 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, rear; 1996-1997 Chevrolet Express 1500, rear; 1996-1997 Chevrolet Express 2500, rear; 1988-1997 Chevrolet K1500, rear; 1988-1997 Chevrolet K2500, rear; 1992-1997 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, rear; 1988-1997 GMC C1500, rear; 1988-1997 GMC C2500, rear; 1981-1986 GMC C2500, rear; 1992-1997 GMC C2500 Suburban, rear; 1981-1986 GMC C2500 Suburban, rear; 1988-1997 GMC K1500, rear; 1988-1997 GMC K2500, rear; 1981-1986 GMC K2500, rear; 1992-1997 GMC K2500 Suburban, rear; 1981-1986 GMC K2500 Suburban, rear; 1996-1997 GMC Savana 1500, rear; 1996-1997 GMC Savana 2500, rear; 1994-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood, rear; 1981-1995 Chevrolet G10, rear; 1980-1995 Chevrolet G20, rear; 1981-1995 GMC G1500, rear; 1980-1995 GMC G2500, rear; 1989-1991 Chevrolet R2500 Suburban, rear; 1989-1991 Chevrolet V2500 Suburban, rear; 1987-1991 GMC R2500 Suburban, rear; 1987-1991 GMC V2500 Suburban, rear; 1989 Chevrolet R2500, rear; 1987-1989 GMC R2500, rear; 1987-1988 Chevrolet R20, rear; 1987-1988 Chevrolet R20 Suburban, rear; 1987-1988 Chevrolet V20 Suburban, rear; 1987 Chevrolet V20, rear; 1987 GMC V2500, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet C20, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet K20, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, rear.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies this differential bearing kit as a service solution for select GM rear axle applications. The included components support a complete differential bearing and setup service for vehicles using the specified 9.5-inch ring gear configuration.
Original: $479.09
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$167.68Dorman 697-115 Differential Bearing Kit - Rear
Differential Bearing Kit for GM 9.5-Inch Rear Axles
The Dorman 697-115 differential bearing kit provides the core installation components needed for ring and pinion service on select GM rear differentials. It includes carrier and pinion bearings with matching races, shims, a pinion nut, seals, and marking compound for a complete rebuild-focused service package.
Key Features
- Carrier and pinion bearing type for differential service
- Steel bearing construction
- Bearing races included
- Package contents include bearings, races, shims, pinion nut, seals, and marking compound
- Fits standard-design rear differentials with a 9.5-inch ring gear
- Cross-reference: R9.5GR
Product Details
Dorman 697-115 is built for rear axle differential service on a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and SUVs equipped with the standard 9.5-inch ring gear. It is a practical choice for technicians servicing ring and pinion assemblies on applications such as Chevrolet C1500, Chevrolet K2500, GMC C2500, GMC K1500, and GMC Savana 2500. The kit is organized around the bearing set-up process, helping support proper differential assembly and gear contact pattern setup during service.
This part number, 697-115, is also referenced for the same application under interchange number R9.5GR.
What It Is Used For
- Replacing worn carrier or pinion bearings during differential rebuilds
- Restoring proper gear mesh after ring and pinion service
- Addressing bearing noise from the rear differential
- Correcting setup issues related to shims and bearing preload
- Servicing GM rear axles with a 9.5-inch ring gear
Installation Notes and Tips
- Verify axle configuration before ordering; this kit is for standard-design rear applications with a 9.5-inch ring gear.
- Use the included marking compound to check gear contact pattern during setup.
- Measure preload and shim selection carefully during assembly to maintain correct differential operation.
- Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and rear position before installation.
- Fits 1988-1997 Chevrolet C1500, rear; 1988-1997 Chevrolet C2500, rear; 1992-1997 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, rear; 1996-1997 Chevrolet Express 1500, rear; 1996-1997 Chevrolet Express 2500, rear; 1988-1997 Chevrolet K1500, rear; 1988-1997 Chevrolet K2500, rear; 1992-1997 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, rear; 1988-1997 GMC C1500, rear; 1988-1997 GMC C2500, rear; 1981-1986 GMC C2500, rear; 1992-1997 GMC C2500 Suburban, rear; 1981-1986 GMC C2500 Suburban, rear; 1988-1997 GMC K1500, rear; 1988-1997 GMC K2500, rear; 1981-1986 GMC K2500, rear; 1992-1997 GMC K2500 Suburban, rear; 1981-1986 GMC K2500 Suburban, rear; 1996-1997 GMC Savana 1500, rear; 1996-1997 GMC Savana 2500, rear; 1994-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood, rear; 1981-1995 Chevrolet G10, rear; 1980-1995 Chevrolet G20, rear; 1981-1995 GMC G1500, rear; 1980-1995 GMC G2500, rear; 1989-1991 Chevrolet R2500 Suburban, rear; 1989-1991 Chevrolet V2500 Suburban, rear; 1987-1991 GMC R2500 Suburban, rear; 1987-1991 GMC V2500 Suburban, rear; 1989 Chevrolet R2500, rear; 1987-1989 GMC R2500, rear; 1987-1988 Chevrolet R20, rear; 1987-1988 Chevrolet R20 Suburban, rear; 1987-1988 Chevrolet V20 Suburban, rear; 1987 Chevrolet V20, rear; 1987 GMC V2500, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet C20, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet K20, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, rear.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies this differential bearing kit as a service solution for select GM rear axle applications. The included components support a complete differential bearing and setup service for vehicles using the specified 9.5-inch ring gear configuration.
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Differential Bearing Kit for GM 9.5-Inch Rear Axles
The Dorman 697-115 differential bearing kit provides the core installation components needed for ring and pinion service on select GM rear differentials. It includes carrier and pinion bearings with matching races, shims, a pinion nut, seals, and marking compound for a complete rebuild-focused service package.
Key Features
- Carrier and pinion bearing type for differential service
- Steel bearing construction
- Bearing races included
- Package contents include bearings, races, shims, pinion nut, seals, and marking compound
- Fits standard-design rear differentials with a 9.5-inch ring gear
- Cross-reference: R9.5GR
Product Details
Dorman 697-115 is built for rear axle differential service on a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and SUVs equipped with the standard 9.5-inch ring gear. It is a practical choice for technicians servicing ring and pinion assemblies on applications such as Chevrolet C1500, Chevrolet K2500, GMC C2500, GMC K1500, and GMC Savana 2500. The kit is organized around the bearing set-up process, helping support proper differential assembly and gear contact pattern setup during service.
This part number, 697-115, is also referenced for the same application under interchange number R9.5GR.
What It Is Used For
- Replacing worn carrier or pinion bearings during differential rebuilds
- Restoring proper gear mesh after ring and pinion service
- Addressing bearing noise from the rear differential
- Correcting setup issues related to shims and bearing preload
- Servicing GM rear axles with a 9.5-inch ring gear
Installation Notes and Tips
- Verify axle configuration before ordering; this kit is for standard-design rear applications with a 9.5-inch ring gear.
- Use the included marking compound to check gear contact pattern during setup.
- Measure preload and shim selection carefully during assembly to maintain correct differential operation.
- Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and rear position before installation.
- Fits 1988-1997 Chevrolet C1500, rear; 1988-1997 Chevrolet C2500, rear; 1992-1997 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, rear; 1996-1997 Chevrolet Express 1500, rear; 1996-1997 Chevrolet Express 2500, rear; 1988-1997 Chevrolet K1500, rear; 1988-1997 Chevrolet K2500, rear; 1992-1997 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, rear; 1988-1997 GMC C1500, rear; 1988-1997 GMC C2500, rear; 1981-1986 GMC C2500, rear; 1992-1997 GMC C2500 Suburban, rear; 1981-1986 GMC C2500 Suburban, rear; 1988-1997 GMC K1500, rear; 1988-1997 GMC K2500, rear; 1981-1986 GMC K2500, rear; 1992-1997 GMC K2500 Suburban, rear; 1981-1986 GMC K2500 Suburban, rear; 1996-1997 GMC Savana 1500, rear; 1996-1997 GMC Savana 2500, rear; 1994-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood, rear; 1981-1995 Chevrolet G10, rear; 1980-1995 Chevrolet G20, rear; 1981-1995 GMC G1500, rear; 1980-1995 GMC G2500, rear; 1989-1991 Chevrolet R2500 Suburban, rear; 1989-1991 Chevrolet V2500 Suburban, rear; 1987-1991 GMC R2500 Suburban, rear; 1987-1991 GMC V2500 Suburban, rear; 1989 Chevrolet R2500, rear; 1987-1989 GMC R2500, rear; 1987-1988 Chevrolet R20, rear; 1987-1988 Chevrolet R20 Suburban, rear; 1987-1988 Chevrolet V20 Suburban, rear; 1987 Chevrolet V20, rear; 1987 GMC V2500, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet C20, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet K20, rear; 1981-1986 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, rear.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies this differential bearing kit as a service solution for select GM rear axle applications. The included components support a complete differential bearing and setup service for vehicles using the specified 9.5-inch ring gear configuration.












