8. Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Description and Operation).
2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle) (Removal and Replacement) Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (Removal and Replacement).
3. Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement ().
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the brake backing plates. Refer to Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear 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 assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Adjust the differential side bearing preload. Refer to Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment (8.0/8.6 Inch Axles) ().
4. Adjust the backlash. Refer to Backlash Adjustment ().
5. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection ().
6. Install the brake backing plates. Refer to Rear 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 rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement ().
10. Fill the axle with lubricant. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle) (Removal and Replacement) Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (Removal and Replacement).
11. Lower the vehicle.