Rear Drive Axle for Chevrolet Blazer - 4WD - RHD 1999

All Description and Operation

• Rear Axle Description

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Backlash Adjustment
• Bearings Inspection
• Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment
• Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
• Pinion Depth Adjustment
• Shims Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

• Rear Axle Bearing Noise
• Rear Axle Wheel Bearing Wear

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Differential Case Assembly
• Drive Axle Disassemble
• Drive Axle Final Assembly
• Pinion Installation

General Diagnostic Information

• Constant Noise
• Determining Type of Noise
• Intermittent Noise
• Noise Diagnosis
• Noisy in Drive
• Noisy on Turns

Mechanical Specifications

• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Other Specifications

• Lubrication Specifications

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Axle Shaft Replacement
• Drive Pinion Yoke Replacement
• Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
• Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
• Rear Axle Housing Replacement
• Vent Hose Replacement