Driveline/Axle

All Description and Operation

• Rear Drive Axle Description and Operation

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
• Torque Tube Assembly Cleaning and Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

• All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System Functional Inspection
• Diagnostic Starting Point - Rear Differential Carrier
• Rear Differential Carrier Leak Diagnosis
• Symptoms - Rear Differential Carrier

General Diagnostic Information

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

Mechanical Specifications

• Differential Carrier Assembly Specifications
• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Other Specifications

• Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Axle Lubricant Change
• Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front
• Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Rear
• Differential Carrier Cover and Seal Replacement - Left Side
• Differential Clutch Drum Assembly Replacement
• Differential Replacement
• Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
• Driveline Torque Tube Replacement
• Rear Differential Clutch Control Module Replacement