Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 LD Inch Axle).
3. Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement.
4. Remove the brake caliper brackets. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
5. Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle).
6. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
7. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement.
8. Remove the brake backing plates. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement.
9. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement.
10. Remove the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement.
2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement.
3. Adjust the differential side bearing preload. Refer to Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (8.0, 8.6 Inch Axle) Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (9.5LD Inch Axle).
4. Adjust the backlash. Refer to Backlash Adjustment (9.5 Inch Axle) Backlash Adjustment (8.0, 8.6 Inch Axle).
5. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection.
6. Install the brake backing plates. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement.
7. Install the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
8. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle).
9. Install the brake caliper brackets. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
10. Install the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement.
11. Fill the axle with lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 LD Inch Axle).
12. Lower the vehicle.