Rear Axle Housing Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 10.5 Inch Axle)

Rear Axle Housing Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 10.5 Inch Axle)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Change Service and Repair.
3. Remove the rear axle assembly.
4. Remove the brake drums.
5. Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Remove the brake backing plates. Refer to Brake Backing Plate Replacement Service and Repair.
8. Remove the differential.
9. Remove the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement Service and Repair.
10. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement Service and Repair.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Install the differential case.
3. Adjust the side bearing preload.
4. Adjust the backlash.
5. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check.
6. Install the brake backing plates. Refer to Brake Backing Plate Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Install the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.
8. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement Service and Repair.
9. Install the brake drums.
10. Install the rear axle.
11. Fill the axle with lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Change Service and Repair.
12. Lower the vehicle.