Rear Axle - Disassemble - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

Driveline/ Axle
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
I
Notices.
2. Install the differential bearing caps (4) and cap
bolts (2,3).
Tighten
Tighten the differential bearing cap bolts to
75 N-m (55 lb ft).
3. Perform a backlash adjustment. Refer to· Backlash
Adjustment.
4. Perform a tooth contact pattern test. Refer to
Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Check.
5. lnstall;the rear axle shafts. Refer to Axle Shaft
Replacement.
6. Install the rear axle cover and the gasket. .Refer to
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket
Replacement. ·
7. Lower the vehicle.
8.
Road test the vehicle in order to ensure proper
differential operation. If any whines or howls are
now present, repeat the backlash and contact
pattern test.
Rear Axle - Disassemble
Disassembly Procedure
Important: It is not necessary to remove the rear axle
\. assembly for .overhaul of the rear axle components
) because this can be done in the vehicle. If you
are replacing the rear axle housing, remove the rear
axle assembly from the vehicle and overhaul the
assembly on the bench. If the rear axle housing is
damaged, use the following procedure in order
to remove and install the rear axle housing:
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General
Information.
2. Support the rear axle with an adjustable lifting
device.
3. Remove rear torque arm. Refer to Torque Arm
Replacement in Rear Suspension.
4. Remove propeller shaft from vehicle. Refer to
Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or
Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece
in Propeller Shaft.
5. If the rear axle housing is being replaced, remove
the rear axle assembly from the vehicle. Refer to
Rear Axle Replacement.
6. Remove the rear axle cover and gasket from
housing. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover
and Gasket Replacement.
7. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Axle Shaft
Replacement.
8. Remove the differential case from housing. Refer
to Differential Carrier Replacement.
9. Remove the differential drive pinion gear and
bearing races from housing. Refer to Drive
Pinion Assemble.
10. Inspect all components for excessive wear.
Replace as necessary.
2000 - F Car (September 27, 1999)
Rear Drive Axle 4-29
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