GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Rear Axle Wheel Bearing Wear Housing Alignment

For rear wheel bearing diagnosis information, refer to Wheel Bearing Test in Front Suspension.

Replace the rear axle if any damage exists which affects the misalignment or the structural integrity of the rear axle housing. Donot weld or straighten the rear axle housing. This process may affect the rear axle housing metallurgy, and cause the rear axle housing to fail completely when under load.