Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Drain the axle lubricant.
3. Remove the rear axle assembly.
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover and gasket.
5. Remove the axle shafts.
6. Remove the differential assembly.
7. Remove the disc brake backing plates.
8. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal.
9. Remove the drive pinion.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the drive pinion.
2. Install the differential assembly.
3. Adjust the differential side bearing preload.
4. Adjust the backlash.
5. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection.
6. Install the disc brake backing plates.
7. Install the axle shafts.
8. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket.
9. Install the rear axle.
10. Fill the axle with lubricant.
11. Lower the vehicle.