Rear Drive Axle for Cadillac Catera 1999

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Backlash Inspection and Adjustment
• Pinion Depth Adjustment
• Side Bearing Preload Inspection and Adjustment

Diagnostic Procedures

• General Information
• Rear Axle Bearing Noise

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Differential Side Bearings Assemble
• Differential Side Bearings Disassemble
• Drive Pinion Assemble
• Drive Pinion Disassemble
• Rear Axle Assemble
• Rear Axle Disassemble
• Ring Gear and Differential Housing Assemble
• Ring Gear and Differential Housing Disassemble

General Diagnostic Information

• Determining Type of Noise
• Noise Diagnosis

Mechanical Specifications

• Fastener Tightening Specifications
• Pinion Bearing and Differential Bearing Preload
• Rear Axle Specifications

Other Specifications

• GM SPO Group Numbers
• Lubrication Specifications

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Damping Bushing Replacement - Front
• Damping Bushing Replacement - Rear
• Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal and Front Propeller Shaft Flange Replacement
• Differential Replacement
• Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Spacer Replacement
• Inner Drive Axle Seal Replacement
• Lubricant Level Check
• Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement