Driveline/Axle

All Description and Operation

• Rear Drive Axle Description and Operation

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

All Visual Identification

• Rear Axle Disassembled Views

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Backlash Adjustment
• Bearings Inspection
• Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment
• Differential Inspection
• Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
• Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
• Pinion Depth Adjustment
• Rear Axle Housing Inspection
• Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
• Shims Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

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

General Diagnostic Information

• Constant Noise
• Intermittent Noise
• Noisy in Drive
• Noisy on Turns
• Noisy When Coasting
• Rear Drive Axle Noises
• Wheel Bearing Wear - Rear Drive Axle

Mechanical Specifications

• Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications
• Differential Adjustment Shim Specifications
• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Other Specifications

• Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Differential Replacement
• Differential Side Bearings Replacement
• Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
• Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement
• Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
• Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
• Rear Axle Housing Replacement
• Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement
• Rear Axle Replacement
• Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
• Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
• Vent Hose Replacement