Section 54 (Rear Drive Axle)
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- Specifications
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Symptoms - Locking/Limited Slip Rear Axle
- Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle
- Rear Drive Axle Noises
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy When Coasting
- Intermittent Noise
- Constant Noise
- Noisy on Turns
- Wheel Bearing Wear - Rear Drive Axle (Straight)
- Wheel Bearing Wear - Rear Drive Axle (Tapered)
- Rear Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
- Limited Slip Differential Diagnosis
- Locking Differential Diagnosis
- Locking Rear Axle Does Not Lock
- Locking Rear Axle Locks in Turns
- Locking Rear Drive Axle Chatters in Turns
- Noise in Addition to Normal Clutch Engagement
- Repair Instructions
- Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
- Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Oil Replacement (9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Vent Hose Replacement
- Rear Axle Housing Cover Replacement
- Rear Axle Housing Cover Gasket Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft Bearing Replacement
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement
- Differential Replacement
- Differential Bearing Replacement
- Rear Axle Replacement
- Rear Axle Housing Replacement
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal Replacement
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Yoke Replacement
- Differential Overhaul
- Bearings Inspection
- Differential Inspection
- Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
- Rear Axle Housing Inspection
- Shims Inspection
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (9.76 Inch Axle)
- Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment (9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Backlash Adjustment (9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Backlash Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
- Locking Differential Disassemble
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Cleaning and Inspection
- Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble (9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Assemble (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Assemble (9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Adjustment
- Locking Differential Assemble
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment