Section 3040 (Rear Drive Axle System)
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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 (8.6, 9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (11.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Oil Replacement (9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Oil Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle)
- Vent Hose Replacement
- Rear Axle Housing Cover Replacement (8.6/9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Housing Cover Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Housing Cover Gasket Replacement (8.6/9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Housing Cover Gasket Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft Bearing Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft And Gasket Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)
- Rear Wheel Hub Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)
- Rear Wheel Inner And Outer Bearing And Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Retainer Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion And Ring Gear Replacement (8.6/9.5/9.76 Inch Axles)
- Drive Pinion And Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion And Ring Gear Replacement (11.5 inch Axle)
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (9.5/9.76 Inch Axles)
- Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.76 Inch Axles)
- Differential Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axles)
- Differential Bearing Replacement
- Wheel Speed Sensor Reluctor Ring Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle Dual Rear Wheel)
- Rear Axle Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.76 Inch Axles)
- Rear Axle Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axles)
- Rear Axle Housing Replacement
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axles)
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal Replacement (9.5/9.76 Inch Axles)
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Yoke Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Yoke Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axles)
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Yoke Replacement (9.5/9.76 Inch Axles)
- Differential Overhaul (8.6, 9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Differential Overhaul (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Overhaul (11.5 Inch Axle)
- Bearings Inspection
- Differential Inspection
- Pinion And Ring Gear Inspection
- Rear Axle Housing Inspection
- Shims Inspection
- Rear Axle End Play Adjustment
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (11.5 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)
- Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)
- Wheel Bearing Adjustment (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)
- Backlash Adjustment (9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Backlash Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Backlash Adjustment (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)
- Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
- Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6, 9.5/9.76 Inch Axles)
- Locking Differential Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Disassemble (11.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (9.5/9.76 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (11.5 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 Cam Unit Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (11.5 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 Cam Unit Assemble (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble (11.5 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 Clutch Disc Assembly Assemble (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Assemble (11.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Adjustment (8.6, 9.5/9.76 Inch Axles)
- Locking Differential Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Adjustment (11.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Assemble (8.6, 9.5/9.76 Inch Axles)
- Locking Differential Assemble (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Assemble (11.5 Inch Axle)
- Description And Operation
- Special Tools And Equipment