GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual page 416

Drive line/ Axle
Table of Contents 4-1
Section
4
Driveline/ Axle
Propeller Shaft .................................................
4-3
Rear Axle Usage ........................................ .4-22
Specifications .................................................. 4-3
Fastener Tightening Specifications ................. 4-3
Propeller Shaft Runout Specifications ............. 4-3
GM SPO Group Numbers .............................. 4-3
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ......... 4-4
Propeller Shaft Diagnosis .............................. .4-4
Leak at Front Slip Yoke ................................ .4-5
Roughness or Vibration ................................ .4-5
Ping, Snap, or Click Noise ............................ .4-6
Knock or Clunk Noise .................................. ..4-7
Pinion Bearing and Differential Bearing
Preload ..................................................... 4-22
GM SPO Group Numbers ........................... .4-23
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ....... 4-23
Noise Diagnosis ........................................... 4-23
Repair Instructions ........................................ 4-25
Lubricant Level Check ................................ .4-25
Rear Cover and Gasket Replacement .......... 4-25
Rear Axle Disassemble ............................... .4-26
Drive Pinion Disassemble ........................... .4-27
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Scraping Noise ............................................. .4-7
Shudder on Acceleration at Low Speed ........ .4-7
Repair Instructions .......................................... 4-8
Propeller Shaft Replacement - One-Piece ..... .4-8
Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two-Piece .... 4-10
Universal Joints Replacement ...................... 4-14
Description and Operation ............................ 4-18
Propeller Shaft Description .......................... .4~ 18
Propeller Shaft Phasing Description ............ .4-19
Universal Joint Description .......................... .4-19
Center Bearing Description ......................... .4-19
Special Tools and Equipment ....................... 4-20
Rear Drive Axle ..............................................
4-21
Specifications ............................................... .4-21
Fastener Tightening Specifications .............. .4-21
Rear Axle Specifications
(General Specifications) ........................... .4-21
Rear Axle Specifications
(Bearing Shim Thickness) ........................ .4-21
Pinion Depth Adjustment ............................. .4-29
Drive Pinion Assemble ................................ .4-31
Rear Axle Assemble ................................... .4-33
Axle Shaft Replacement ............................... 4-33
Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement ......... .4-35
Pinion Oil Seal Replacement ....................... .4-36
Inspection Before Disassembly ..................... 4-40
Axle Housing Inspection .............................. .4-40
Differential Inspection ................................... 4-40
Bearings Inspection ...................................... 4-40
Side Bearing Preload Adjustment ................ .4-40
Backlash Adjustment ................................... .4-42
Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Check ............. .4-43
Axle Replacement ....................................... .4-46
Pinion Flange Replacement ........................ .4-47
Differential Carrier Replacement ................... 4-48
Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection ................. .4-50
Description and Operation ............................ 4-55
Rear Axle Description ................................. .4-55
Special Tools and Equipment ....................... 4-57