Axle Shaft Replacement - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

4:-26 R~t:n· Drive Axle
1500
6
164023
Driveline/Axle
Installation
Procedure
1.
Install a new rear axle housing cover gasket
2. Install the rear axle housing cover.
3 .. Install the park brake cable guides,
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
4. Install the rear axle housing cover bolts/screws.
Tighten
Tighten the rear axle housing cover bolts/screws
in a crosswise pattern to 30 N-m (22 lb ft).
5. Refill rear axle with lubricant. Refer to Lubricant
Level Check.
6. Lower the vehicle.
Axle Shaft
Replacement
Removal
Procedure
Tools Required
J 39446 AB.S Exciter Ring Protector Kit
1. Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and
Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and
Wheels.
2. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake
Rotor Replacement (Rear) in Disc Brakes.
3. Remove the rear axle. housing cover. Refer t6
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket
Replacement.
4. Install a J 39446 onto the speed sensor reluctor
wheel (6) on v~hicles that are equipped with
non~traction control axles.
5. Remove the pinion gear shaft lock bolt/screw (5)
from the differential case.
6. Remove the pinion gear shaft from the
differential case.
7. Push the flanged end of the axle shaft into the
rear axle housing (7) in order to access the rear
axle shaft lock.
8. Remove the rear axle shaft lock (1 ),
Important: Do not damage the rear wheel speed
sensor reluctor wheel (6) during axle shaft removal on
vehicles thafare equipped with traction control.
The rear wheel speed sensor reluctor wheel is located
on the axle shaft.
If the rear wheel speed sensor reluctor wheel is
damaged, replace the rear axle shaft.
9. Remove the rear axle shaft from the rear axle
(
housing (7). (