Driveline/Axle

All Description and Operation

• Rear Axle Description

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Bearings Inspection
• Rear Axle Housing Inspection
• Wheel Bearing Adjustment

General Diagnostic Information

• Constant Noise
• Determining Type of Noise
• Intermittent Noise
• Noisy in Drive
• Noisy on Turns
• Noisy When Coasting

Mechanical Specifications

• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Other Specifications

• GM SPO Group Numbers

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Axle Lubricant Change
• Axle Shaft Replacement
• Differential Replacement
• Drive Pinion Yoke Replacement
• Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
• Rear Axle Housing Replacement
• Rear Hub and Bearing Replacement
• Vent Hose Replacement
• Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement