Rear Axle Disassemble - GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual

4-26 Rear Drive Axle
1500
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.
Rear Axle Disassemble
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
Axle Replacement.
6.
Remove the rear axle cover and gasket from
housing. Refer to Rear 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 and
replace as necessary.
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