Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the axle lubricant.
3. Remove the rear axle assembly.
4. Remove the brake caliper brackets.
5. Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket.
6. Remove the brake backing plates.
7. Remove the axle shafts.
8. Remove the differential.
9. Remove the drive pinion.
10. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the drive pinion.
2. Install the differential case.
3. Adjust the side bearing preload.
4. Adjust the backlash.
5. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection.
6. Install the brake backing plates.
7. Install the axle shafts.
8. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket.
9. Install the brake caliper brackets.
10. Install the rear axle.
11. Fill the axle with lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement.
12. Lower the vehicle.