GM 19133413
Axle Shaft, Rear Passenger Side

Starting the rear Axle Shaft replacement process requires raising the vehicle along with removing the tire wheel assembly and brake caliper. Begin by removing the pinion shaft locking bolt after stripping off the rear axle housing cover with its gasket. Axle replacement requires pinion shaft removal for systems without locking differentials. Before turning the case, those with locking differentials should partially remove the shaft and position the pinion until it touches housing walls. A screwdriver serves to rotate the c-lock while you align its position with the thrust block. Once aligned push the flange of the Axle Shaft toward the Differential and remove the c-lock from the button end of the Axle Shaft. Maintain the Axle Shaft in its correct position to prevent gear misalignment. Slide the new Axle Shaft into the rear axle housing while making sure it fits correctly against the Differential side gear by its splines. When working with axles lacking a locking Differential, install the c-lock component on the button side of the shaft. Rear Differential lock-equipped vehicles require partial pinion shaft withdrawal while users place the c-lock directly onto the Axle Shaft with both ends facing the thrust block. Apply downward pressure on the shaft flange until the c-lock locates within the Differential gear then position the pinion shaft hole next to the Differential case bolt opening. Use the new pinion shaft locking bolt then apply 36 nm (27 ft. Lbs.) of torque. Reinstall the rear axle housing cover and gasket followed by brake caliper and tire and wheel assembly to complete the repair. Finish the repair by filling the rear axle with correct axle lubricant before lowering the vehicle.

The first step toward rear Axle Shaft replacement starts by lifting the vehicle and removing its wheel and tire. Proceed with breaking caliper removal as well. Start by removing the rear axle housing cover together with its gasket before disconnecting the pinion shaft locking bolt. Rear axle shafts without Differential locking must have their pinion shafts removed. You should partially remove the shaft of vehicles with locking differentials to rotate the case until the pinion shaft makes contact with the housing. To extract the Axle Shaft use a screwdriver for c-lock rotation until it reaches the thrust block position. Then push the Axle Shaft flange toward the Differential while removing the c-lock from the Axle Shaft opening to proceed with shaft removal by avoiding any shaft rotation to prevent gear misalignment. When installing the Axle Shaft into the rear axle housing ensure that the Differential side gear receives the splines without damaging the seal. You must apply the c-lock to the button end of an Axle Shaft that lacks a locking Differential function. When operating a locking Differential users need to keep the pinion shaft partially protruding and apply the c-lock to the Axle Shaft until both ends meet the thrust block. Sitting the c-lock inside the Differential gear requires flange shaft extension until positioning the pinion shaft hole with the Differential case bolt hole. After installing a new pinion shaft locking bolt, tighten it to 36 nm (27 ft. Lbs.). The last steps include installing the rear axle housing cover with gasket and brake caliper and tire and wheel assembly while filling it with planned axle lubricant before lowering the vehicle.

The replacement of rear Axle Shaft begins by lifting your vehicle and eliminating the tire and wheel assembly together with the brake caliper. The first step requires removal of the rear axle housing cover along with its gasket before extracting the thrust block lock bolt and thrust block. When pushing the flange of the Axle Shaft towards the Differential assembly avoid shaft rotations because this may lead to gear misalignment which makes thrust block installation more difficult. Before installing the new Axle Shaft in the Differential assembly keep the shaft in a non-rotational position while protecting the Axle Shaft seal from all damage. Insert the Axle Shaft into place until you can see both its splines with the Differential gears and the groove at the Axle Shaft location. At this point, apply the c-lock to the button end before pulling out the Axle Shaft flange which will press the c-lock into the Differential side gear. Position the thrust block and install a new threaded by installing the thrust lock bolt until it reaches 36 nm (27 ft. Lbs.). Install the brake caliper and tire and wheel assembly after replacing the rear axle housing cover and its gasket. To finish the procedure you should lower the vehicle after adding proper axle lubricant into the rear axle.

Start the rear Axle Shaft replacement process by removing tires and wheels before you disarm the clip holding the Brake Drum when needed. Proceed with taking off rear brake drums from the vehicle. Start your replacement by removing the rear axle housing cover with the lock pin bolt. Then extract the pinion shaft as well as the c-lock from the rear axle and conclude with removing the rear Axle Shaft. Installation begins with putting the new rear Axle Shaft in its correct place then adding the c-lock followed by replacing the pinion shaft. The lock bolt installation should be completed by tightening the bolt to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). To complete the replacement follow these steps: first place the rear brake drums on before securing the rear axle housing cover joined with its gasket, then fill the axle with fluid followed by installing tire and wheel.

Withdraw the pinion shaft partially and rotate the case until the pinion shaft touches the housing.

Pull the axle shaft flange outward.

Partially withdraw the pinion shaft and rotate the case until the pinion shaft touches the housing.

Push the flange of the axle shaft toward the differential and remove the C-lock from the button end of the axle shaft, ensuring not to rotate the shaft.

Remove the tie rod end from the steering knuckle, the left and right upper ball joint pinch bolt and nut, and the shock module from the shock tower.

Pull the axle shaft flange outward to seat the C-lock into the differential side gear.

Raise the vehicle and remove the tire and wheel assembly, followed by the engine protection shield.

Remove the pinion shaft.