
Dorman 697-536 Drive Shaft Pinion Yoke - Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle
OE-Style Pinion Yoke Replacement
The Dorman 697-536 drive shaft pinion yoke restores the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle on select Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda applications. Built from carbon steel with a black finish, it is a direct replacement for the original equipment part on vehicles with an 8.8 in. ring gear.
Use this pinion yoke when the original rear driveshaft at rear axle connection is worn, corroded, or damaged. The Dorman 697-536 is made to match the OE-style spline and flange layout for a straightforward replacement on many Ford F-150, Mustang, Explorer, and Expedition applications.
Key Features
- Drive shaft pinion yoke for the rear driveshaft at rear axle
- Carbon steel construction with black finish
- 30-spline inner design
- 4-bolt flange mount pattern
- Standard replacement universal joint style
- Includes dust shield
- Direct replacement for select 8.8 in. ring gear applications
- Interchange reference: YYF880601
Detailed Product Overview
This pinion yoke is engineered for vehicles that use a 30-spline, 4-hole flange setup at the rear axle. With a splined bore diameter of 1.32 in. and flange thickness of 0.9 in., it is built to match the original driveline interface and help restore smooth power transfer. The Dorman 697-536 is a practical OE-style solution for rear driveline service on Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda platforms, including Ford F-150, Mustang, and Explorer fitments.
This part cross-references YYF880601 for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Corrosion at the pinion yoke surface
- Damage to the driveshaft-to-axle connection
- Vibration caused by a worn rear driveline interface
- Noise from a loose or deteriorated yoke fit
- Driveline service needs on 8.8 in. ring gear rear axles
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify spline count, flange hole pattern, and rear axle configuration before installation. This part is listed for rear driveshaft at rear axle applications only, and fitment depends on the vehicle year, make, model, and axle setup. Inspect the mating universal joint and related driveline components during service to confirm proper alignment and wear condition.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this pinion yoke as a direct replacement part for specific OE applications, using carbon steel construction and OE-style dimensions to support proper fitment on listed vehicles.
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$57.76Dorman 697-536 Drive Shaft Pinion Yoke - Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle
OE-Style Pinion Yoke Replacement
The Dorman 697-536 drive shaft pinion yoke restores the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle on select Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda applications. Built from carbon steel with a black finish, it is a direct replacement for the original equipment part on vehicles with an 8.8 in. ring gear.
Use this pinion yoke when the original rear driveshaft at rear axle connection is worn, corroded, or damaged. The Dorman 697-536 is made to match the OE-style spline and flange layout for a straightforward replacement on many Ford F-150, Mustang, Explorer, and Expedition applications.
Key Features
- Drive shaft pinion yoke for the rear driveshaft at rear axle
- Carbon steel construction with black finish
- 30-spline inner design
- 4-bolt flange mount pattern
- Standard replacement universal joint style
- Includes dust shield
- Direct replacement for select 8.8 in. ring gear applications
- Interchange reference: YYF880601
Detailed Product Overview
This pinion yoke is engineered for vehicles that use a 30-spline, 4-hole flange setup at the rear axle. With a splined bore diameter of 1.32 in. and flange thickness of 0.9 in., it is built to match the original driveline interface and help restore smooth power transfer. The Dorman 697-536 is a practical OE-style solution for rear driveline service on Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda platforms, including Ford F-150, Mustang, and Explorer fitments.
This part cross-references YYF880601 for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Corrosion at the pinion yoke surface
- Damage to the driveshaft-to-axle connection
- Vibration caused by a worn rear driveline interface
- Noise from a loose or deteriorated yoke fit
- Driveline service needs on 8.8 in. ring gear rear axles
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify spline count, flange hole pattern, and rear axle configuration before installation. This part is listed for rear driveshaft at rear axle applications only, and fitment depends on the vehicle year, make, model, and axle setup. Inspect the mating universal joint and related driveline components during service to confirm proper alignment and wear condition.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this pinion yoke as a direct replacement part for specific OE applications, using carbon steel construction and OE-style dimensions to support proper fitment on listed vehicles.
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Description
OE-Style Pinion Yoke Replacement
The Dorman 697-536 drive shaft pinion yoke restores the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle on select Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda applications. Built from carbon steel with a black finish, it is a direct replacement for the original equipment part on vehicles with an 8.8 in. ring gear.
Use this pinion yoke when the original rear driveshaft at rear axle connection is worn, corroded, or damaged. The Dorman 697-536 is made to match the OE-style spline and flange layout for a straightforward replacement on many Ford F-150, Mustang, Explorer, and Expedition applications.
Key Features
- Drive shaft pinion yoke for the rear driveshaft at rear axle
- Carbon steel construction with black finish
- 30-spline inner design
- 4-bolt flange mount pattern
- Standard replacement universal joint style
- Includes dust shield
- Direct replacement for select 8.8 in. ring gear applications
- Interchange reference: YYF880601
Detailed Product Overview
This pinion yoke is engineered for vehicles that use a 30-spline, 4-hole flange setup at the rear axle. With a splined bore diameter of 1.32 in. and flange thickness of 0.9 in., it is built to match the original driveline interface and help restore smooth power transfer. The Dorman 697-536 is a practical OE-style solution for rear driveline service on Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda platforms, including Ford F-150, Mustang, and Explorer fitments.
This part cross-references YYF880601 for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Corrosion at the pinion yoke surface
- Damage to the driveshaft-to-axle connection
- Vibration caused by a worn rear driveline interface
- Noise from a loose or deteriorated yoke fit
- Driveline service needs on 8.8 in. ring gear rear axles
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify spline count, flange hole pattern, and rear axle configuration before installation. This part is listed for rear driveshaft at rear axle applications only, and fitment depends on the vehicle year, make, model, and axle setup. Inspect the mating universal joint and related driveline components during service to confirm proper alignment and wear condition.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this pinion yoke as a direct replacement part for specific OE applications, using carbon steel construction and OE-style dimensions to support proper fitment on listed vehicles.












