Dorman 697-393 front differential carrier for the 2001-2013 GMC Sierra 1500 and other vehicles replaces a worn open differential with a loaded assembly. Hard use and poor lubrication can wear out a differential, and this carrier is meant to bring back original performance.
- All-new spider gears, differential pin and carrier housing
- Open, loaded carrier assembly with a hypoid ring gear
- 3.42 differential gear ratio
- Precision-cut gears and hardware for reliable performance
- Involute axle shaft splines, 28 splines at 30 mm spline diameter
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 697-393 differential carrier
- Fits: the 2001-2013 GMC Sierra 1500 and other vehicles
- Position: Front
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A whine or howl from the front axle, a clunk when you get on or off the throttle, or vibration can mean this carrier is worn, though a bad wheel bearing or an unevenly worn tire can be behind the same symptoms, so find the cause before you replace it.
Fits
The 2001-2013 GMC Sierra 1500, the 2001-2014 GMC Yukon and the 2003-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 all take this carrier, as do other vehicles, and it fits in place of the original equipment carrier. If your truck or SUV isn't named here, find your year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section. The front axle takes one.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front
- Quantity per vehicle: one
- Axle model: GM 8.25 IFS
- Ring gear outside diameter: 8.25 in
- Axle spline diameter: 30 mm
- Axle shaft splines: 28
- Differential gear ratio: 3.42
Build and materials
- Type: open, loaded carrier
- Ring gear type: hypoid
- Involute spline: yes
- Material: steel
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One loaded differential carrier with bearings and the differential pin. Shims, hardware, ring gear bolts and a differential cover gasket are not included, and the old bolts and hardware may not be reusable, so plan on new ones.
Installation notes
- Ships pre-assembled and ready to install.
Interchange: 15801501 · 23312178 · 25872305 · 26056600 · 84526163
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
15801501, 23312178, 25872305, 26056600, 84526163
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Yukon differential carrier work on a 2001-2014 GMC Yukon?
Yes. Dorman 697-393 is a front differential carrier listed for the 2001-2014 GMC Yukon. For other trucks and SUVs, look up your year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does the Dorman 697-393 carrier come with bearings and shims?
Bearings, yes; shims, no. Dorman 697-393 includes bearings and the differential pin; shims, hardware, ring gear bolts and a differential cover gasket are not included.
What are the gear ratio and ring gear size of the Dorman 697-393?
Dorman 697-393 has a 3.42 differential gear ratio and a hypoid ring gear with an 8.25 in outside diameter. It is built for the GM 8.25 IFS axle.
What can a worn front differential carrier sound like?
A whine or howl from the front axle, or a clunk when you get on or off the throttle, can mean the gears or bearings are worn. A shop can confirm it.
Does this differential carrier arrive assembled with new gears?
Yes. This carrier ships pre-assembled and ready to install, with all-new spider gears, differential pin and carrier housing.
