Inspection Before Disassembly; Rear Axle Housing Inspection - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

4-40 Rear Drive Axle
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J 8614-01
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Driveli ne/Axle
Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
5. Hold the drive pinion gear yoke. Use J 8614-01 in
order to tighten the.drive pinion gear nut toth.e
position that was marked.
Tighten
Tighten the drive pinion gear nut to 1.59 mm
(1/16 inch) beyond the alignment mark.
6. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft
Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft
Replacement - TwoPiece in Prop13ller Shaft.
7. Measure the rear axle lubricant level and add
lubricant, if necessary. Refer tp Lubricant
Level Check.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Inspect for correct operation of the rear axle.
Inspection Before Disassembly
Important: If possible, determine the cause the axle
problem before you d.isassemble the axle.
1 . Remove the cover.
2. Drain the oil.
Important: Use this information in the diagnosis of an
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axle problem. Information on ring gear backlash (
also helps in setting shim packs for locating and
preloading the differential case'.
3. Inspect the ring gear backlash. Refer to Backlash
Adjustment.
4. Inspect the case for metal chips and shavings.
Determine the source of the chips and shavings,
such as a broken gear or a bearing cage.
Rear Axle Housing Inspection
Before assembly, carefully and thoroughly inspect all
drive unit parts for wear or stress. Replacement of
worn parts eliminates costly drive component
repair after assembly.
• Inspect for nicks or burrs that could prevent the
outer diameter of the pinion seal from sl:laling.
Remove any burrs.
• Inspect the bearing cup bores for nicks or burrs.
Remove any burrs that are found .
.. Inspect the housing for cracks. Replace the
housing if you find any cracks.
• Inspect the housing for foreign material such as
metal chips, dirt, or rust.
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