Rear Drive Axle for Cadillac SRX 2008

All Description and Operation

• Rear Drive Axle Description and Operation

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

All Visual Identification

• Rear Axle Disassembled Views
• Rear Axle Identification

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Backlash Adjustment
• Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment
• Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection
• Limited Slip Differential Cleaning and Inspection
• Pinion Depth Adjustment
• Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

• Diagnostic Starting Point - Rear Drive Axle
• Rear Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
• Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Differential Housing Support Bushing Replacement
• Differential Side Bearings Assemble
• Drive Pinion Assemble
• Drive Pinion Disassemble
• Limited Slip Differential Assemble
• Limited Slip Differential Disassemble
• Rear Axle Assemble
• Rear Axle Disassemble
• Ring Gear and Differential Housing Assemble
• Ring Gear and Differential Housing Disassemble

General Diagnostic Information

• Constant Noise
• Intermittent Noise
• Noisy in Drive
• Noisy on Turns
• Noisy When Coasting

Mechanical Specifications

• Fastener Tightening Specifications
• Rear Axle Specifications
• Rear Axle Usage
• Spacer and Shim Specifications

Other Specifications

• Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
• Lubrication Specifications

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Axle Lubricant Change
• Differential Replacement
• Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
• Output Shaft Seal Replacement