Dorman 697-808 Differential Ring and Pinion - Front
Dorman 697-808 Differential Ring and Pinion
Dorman 697-808 is a standard replacement differential ring and pinion for specific front axle applications with a 3.42 ratio. It replaces the original equipment gear set on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks and SUVs that use an 8.25 in. ring gear, aluminum housing, and reverse cut front differential.
Key Features
- Gear ratio: 3.42R for matched front differential operation
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Direct replacement for specific front differential applications
- Package contents: ring gear and pinion gear
- Fits aluminum housing, reverse cut front axle setups
- Part number: 697-808
Detailed Description
This Dorman differential ring and pinion is built for vehicles that require a 3.42 reverse-cut front gear set. It is a direct OE replacement for select Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade, and related applications that use an 8.25 in. ring gear in the front differential. If you are servicing a front axle with gear noise, wear, or a damaged gear set, 697-808 provides the correct ratio and configuration for the listed applications. This part cross-references YG GM8.25-342R for the same application.
Common Uses
- Restoring proper front differential gear ratio after gear wear
- Replacing damaged ring and pinion gears from noise or scoring
- Correcting driveline issues on 3.42 axle ratio front axles
- Servicing reverse cut front differential assemblies
- Repairing OE-style front axle gear sets on Silverado, Tahoe, Yukon, and Escalade models
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation requires differential setup procedures, including backlash, bearing preload, and gear pattern verification. Confirm the vehicle has a front axle with 3.42 axle ratio, 8.25 in. ring gear, aluminum housing, and reverse cut configuration before ordering. Installation kit is not included, so inspect related bearings, seals, and setup components during service. The part number 697-808 should be matched to the axle specification, not just the vehicle year and model.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies standard replacement driveline components engineered to replace original equipment on specific vehicle applications. This ring and pinion is listed for direct replacement use on the confirmed fitment set for Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac front differential service.
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$124.24Dorman 697-808 Differential Ring and Pinion - Front
Dorman 697-808 Differential Ring and Pinion
Dorman 697-808 is a standard replacement differential ring and pinion for specific front axle applications with a 3.42 ratio. It replaces the original equipment gear set on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks and SUVs that use an 8.25 in. ring gear, aluminum housing, and reverse cut front differential.
Key Features
- Gear ratio: 3.42R for matched front differential operation
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Direct replacement for specific front differential applications
- Package contents: ring gear and pinion gear
- Fits aluminum housing, reverse cut front axle setups
- Part number: 697-808
Detailed Description
This Dorman differential ring and pinion is built for vehicles that require a 3.42 reverse-cut front gear set. It is a direct OE replacement for select Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade, and related applications that use an 8.25 in. ring gear in the front differential. If you are servicing a front axle with gear noise, wear, or a damaged gear set, 697-808 provides the correct ratio and configuration for the listed applications. This part cross-references YG GM8.25-342R for the same application.
Common Uses
- Restoring proper front differential gear ratio after gear wear
- Replacing damaged ring and pinion gears from noise or scoring
- Correcting driveline issues on 3.42 axle ratio front axles
- Servicing reverse cut front differential assemblies
- Repairing OE-style front axle gear sets on Silverado, Tahoe, Yukon, and Escalade models
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation requires differential setup procedures, including backlash, bearing preload, and gear pattern verification. Confirm the vehicle has a front axle with 3.42 axle ratio, 8.25 in. ring gear, aluminum housing, and reverse cut configuration before ordering. Installation kit is not included, so inspect related bearings, seals, and setup components during service. The part number 697-808 should be matched to the axle specification, not just the vehicle year and model.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies standard replacement driveline components engineered to replace original equipment on specific vehicle applications. This ring and pinion is listed for direct replacement use on the confirmed fitment set for Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac front differential service.
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Dorman 697-808 Differential Ring and Pinion
Dorman 697-808 is a standard replacement differential ring and pinion for specific front axle applications with a 3.42 ratio. It replaces the original equipment gear set on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks and SUVs that use an 8.25 in. ring gear, aluminum housing, and reverse cut front differential.
Key Features
- Gear ratio: 3.42R for matched front differential operation
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Direct replacement for specific front differential applications
- Package contents: ring gear and pinion gear
- Fits aluminum housing, reverse cut front axle setups
- Part number: 697-808
Detailed Description
This Dorman differential ring and pinion is built for vehicles that require a 3.42 reverse-cut front gear set. It is a direct OE replacement for select Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade, and related applications that use an 8.25 in. ring gear in the front differential. If you are servicing a front axle with gear noise, wear, or a damaged gear set, 697-808 provides the correct ratio and configuration for the listed applications. This part cross-references YG GM8.25-342R for the same application.
Common Uses
- Restoring proper front differential gear ratio after gear wear
- Replacing damaged ring and pinion gears from noise or scoring
- Correcting driveline issues on 3.42 axle ratio front axles
- Servicing reverse cut front differential assemblies
- Repairing OE-style front axle gear sets on Silverado, Tahoe, Yukon, and Escalade models
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation requires differential setup procedures, including backlash, bearing preload, and gear pattern verification. Confirm the vehicle has a front axle with 3.42 axle ratio, 8.25 in. ring gear, aluminum housing, and reverse cut configuration before ordering. Installation kit is not included, so inspect related bearings, seals, and setup components during service. The part number 697-808 should be matched to the axle specification, not just the vehicle year and model.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies standard replacement driveline components engineered to replace original equipment on specific vehicle applications. This ring and pinion is listed for direct replacement use on the confirmed fitment set for Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac front differential service.
