Axle Shaft

REAR AXLE SHAFT

Removing axle shaft. GMC single speed axle:

1. Remove hub cap retaining cap screws and hub cap.
2. Install a slide hammer adapter into tapped hole in axle flange.
3. Attach slide hammer onto adapter and remove axle shaft from housing, Fig. 9.
4. Reverse procedure to install. Lubricate small end of axle shaft and install into housing using a new gasket. Torque axle flange cap screws on 15 ft. lbs.