Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle).
3. Remove the rear axle assembly.
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover and gasket.
5. Remove the axle shafts.
6. Remove the differential assembly.
7. Remove the brake backing plates.
8. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal.
9. Remove the drive pinion.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the drive pinion.
2. Install the differential assembly.
3. Adjust the differential side bearing preload.
4. Adjust the backlash.
5. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check.
6. Install the brake backing plates.
7. Install the axle shafts.
8. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket.
9. Install the rear axle.
10. Fill the axle with lubricant.
11. Lower the vehicle.