GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2005
🢒
SSR
🢒
Driveline/Axle
🢒
Rear Drive Axle
🢒 Rear Axle Housing Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement
.
Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to
Rear Axle Replacement
.
Remove the brake caliper brackets. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket. Refer to
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
.
Remove the axle shafts. Refer to
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
.
Remove the differential assembly. Refer to
Differential Replacement
.
Remove the brake backing plates. Refer to
Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Refer to
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
.
Remove the drive pinion. Refer to
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
.
Installation Procedure
Install the drive pinion. Refer to
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
.
Install the differential assembly. Refer to
Differential Replacement
.
Install the brake backing plates. Refer to
Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Install the axle shafts. Refer to
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
.
Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
.
Install the brake caliper brackets. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Install the rear axle. Refer to
Rear Axle Replacement
.
Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement
.
Lower the vehicle.