Dorman 697-129 Differential Ring and Pinion - Rear
Dorman 697-129 Differential Ring and Pinion
Dorman 697-129 is a standard replacement differential ring and pinion for vehicles equipped with an 11.5-inch rear axle and a 4.56 gear ratio. It directly replaces the original equipment setup on select Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, and Ram trucks and vans, including Silverado 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, and Ram 3500 applications.
Key Features
- Gear ratio: 4.56 for rear differential service
- Standard replacement part for OE-style fit and function
- Direct replacement for specific 11.5-inch ring gear applications
- Package contents: ring gear and pinion gear
- Compatible with rear axle applications only
- Part number: 697-129
Detailed Product Overview
This Dorman differential ring and pinion is built for rear axle service where the original gear set has worn, been damaged, or needs to be replaced during differential repair. It is a direct replacement for select Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, and Ram 2500 and 3500 rear differential applications with a 4.56 axle ratio. If you are searching for a rear differential ring and pinion for a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4.56 axle ratio or a GMC Sierra 3500 HD rear differential gear set, this part number is a match for the listed configurations. Dorman 697-129 is also referenced under cross numbers YG GM11.5-456 and ZG GM11.5-456 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Gear noise from worn or damaged ring and pinion teeth
- Loss of proper rear axle gear ratio after differential wear
- Driveline vibration related to differential gear condition
- Metal contamination in the axle housing from gear failure
- Restoration of rear differential operation after teardown and inspection
Installation Notes and Tips
Install this ring and pinion only on the listed rear axle applications with an 11.5-inch ring gear and 4.56 ratio. Differential gear replacement requires careful setup of backlash, pinion depth, and bearing preload, so proper measuring tools and service procedures are important. Verify axle housing, gear ratio, and vehicle application before assembly. This part includes the ring gear and pinion gear; installation kit contents are not included.
Quality Assurance
Dorman lists this as a standard replacement differential gear set that directly replaces the original equipment on the specified vehicles. It is engineered for the listed fitments and cross-references to established aftermarket part numbers for the same application.
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$167.23Dorman 697-129 Differential Ring and Pinion - Rear
Dorman 697-129 Differential Ring and Pinion
Dorman 697-129 is a standard replacement differential ring and pinion for vehicles equipped with an 11.5-inch rear axle and a 4.56 gear ratio. It directly replaces the original equipment setup on select Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, and Ram trucks and vans, including Silverado 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, and Ram 3500 applications.
Key Features
- Gear ratio: 4.56 for rear differential service
- Standard replacement part for OE-style fit and function
- Direct replacement for specific 11.5-inch ring gear applications
- Package contents: ring gear and pinion gear
- Compatible with rear axle applications only
- Part number: 697-129
Detailed Product Overview
This Dorman differential ring and pinion is built for rear axle service where the original gear set has worn, been damaged, or needs to be replaced during differential repair. It is a direct replacement for select Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, and Ram 2500 and 3500 rear differential applications with a 4.56 axle ratio. If you are searching for a rear differential ring and pinion for a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4.56 axle ratio or a GMC Sierra 3500 HD rear differential gear set, this part number is a match for the listed configurations. Dorman 697-129 is also referenced under cross numbers YG GM11.5-456 and ZG GM11.5-456 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Gear noise from worn or damaged ring and pinion teeth
- Loss of proper rear axle gear ratio after differential wear
- Driveline vibration related to differential gear condition
- Metal contamination in the axle housing from gear failure
- Restoration of rear differential operation after teardown and inspection
Installation Notes and Tips
Install this ring and pinion only on the listed rear axle applications with an 11.5-inch ring gear and 4.56 ratio. Differential gear replacement requires careful setup of backlash, pinion depth, and bearing preload, so proper measuring tools and service procedures are important. Verify axle housing, gear ratio, and vehicle application before assembly. This part includes the ring gear and pinion gear; installation kit contents are not included.
Quality Assurance
Dorman lists this as a standard replacement differential gear set that directly replaces the original equipment on the specified vehicles. It is engineered for the listed fitments and cross-references to established aftermarket part numbers for the same application.
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Dorman 697-129 Differential Ring and Pinion
Dorman 697-129 is a standard replacement differential ring and pinion for vehicles equipped with an 11.5-inch rear axle and a 4.56 gear ratio. It directly replaces the original equipment setup on select Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, and Ram trucks and vans, including Silverado 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, and Ram 3500 applications.
Key Features
- Gear ratio: 4.56 for rear differential service
- Standard replacement part for OE-style fit and function
- Direct replacement for specific 11.5-inch ring gear applications
- Package contents: ring gear and pinion gear
- Compatible with rear axle applications only
- Part number: 697-129
Detailed Product Overview
This Dorman differential ring and pinion is built for rear axle service where the original gear set has worn, been damaged, or needs to be replaced during differential repair. It is a direct replacement for select Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, and Ram 2500 and 3500 rear differential applications with a 4.56 axle ratio. If you are searching for a rear differential ring and pinion for a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4.56 axle ratio or a GMC Sierra 3500 HD rear differential gear set, this part number is a match for the listed configurations. Dorman 697-129 is also referenced under cross numbers YG GM11.5-456 and ZG GM11.5-456 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Gear noise from worn or damaged ring and pinion teeth
- Loss of proper rear axle gear ratio after differential wear
- Driveline vibration related to differential gear condition
- Metal contamination in the axle housing from gear failure
- Restoration of rear differential operation after teardown and inspection
Installation Notes and Tips
Install this ring and pinion only on the listed rear axle applications with an 11.5-inch ring gear and 4.56 ratio. Differential gear replacement requires careful setup of backlash, pinion depth, and bearing preload, so proper measuring tools and service procedures are important. Verify axle housing, gear ratio, and vehicle application before assembly. This part includes the ring gear and pinion gear; installation kit contents are not included.
Quality Assurance
Dorman lists this as a standard replacement differential gear set that directly replaces the original equipment on the specified vehicles. It is engineered for the listed fitments and cross-references to established aftermarket part numbers for the same application.
