Rear Axle Housing Replacement 11 Inch Axle

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Change .
3. Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement .
4. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
5. Remove the hub and rotor assemblies. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .
6. Remove the brake caliper mounting plates. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Mount Plate Replacement .
7. Remove the brake backing plates. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement in Disc Brakes.
8. Remove the rear axle cover housing and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
9. Remove the differential. Refer to Differential Replacement .
10. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement .
11. Remove the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement .
12. Remove the drive pinion bearing cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement .

1. Install the drive pinion bearing cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement .

Determine the total shim pack thickness for each side of the differential case assembly. Refer to Determining Total Shim Pack Size

2. Install the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement .
3. Install the differential case. Refer to Differential Replacement .
4. Install the brake backing plates. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement in Disc Brakes.
5. Install the brake caliper mounting plates. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Mount Plate Replacement in Disc Brakes.
6. Install the hub/rotor assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .
7. Install the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
8. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
9. Install the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement .
10. Fill the axle with lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Change .
11. Lower the vehicle.