OEM 2000 Chevrolet Tracker Axle Shaft

2000 Chevrolet Tracker Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the rear drive axle shaft on 2000 Chevrolet Tracker?

  A: The rear Axle Shaft service and repair requires these specific tools: the service of the rear Axle Shaft requires four specific tools namely j 34866 rear Axle Shaft remover (J 34866), j 2619-01 slide hammer (J 2619-01), j 22912-01 rear bearing remover (J 22912-01) and j 6627-a wheel stud remover (J 6627-A). J 34866 rear Axle Shaft remover (J 34866), j 2619-01 slide hammer (J 2619-01), j 22912-01 rear bearing remover (J 22912-01), and j 6627-a wheel stud remover (J 6627-A). Begin service by lifting the vehicle while placing a drain pan beneath the rear axle housing. Start oil draining by removing the filler plug along with the Drain Plug. Service of the rear Axle Shaft begins by removing first the rear tire and wheel assembly and then the Brake Drum. For standard operations, use j 34866 and j 2619-01 to remove the 4 nuts (4,6) on the rear Axle Shaft bearing retainer studs. If your vehicle has abs, additionally disconnect the Wheel Speed Sensor. Apply the j 34866 and j 2619-01 tools to remove the rear Axle Shaft and bearing from the housing, making note of the left shaft's 711.5 mm (28.0 inches) length and the right shaft's 757 mm (29.8 inches) length. Use a hand grinder to flatten 2 opposite sides of the rear Axle Shaft bearing retainer ring then remove the abs reluctor wheel from the ring when abs is present. First remove the rear Axle Shaft bearing retainer ring with a hammer and cold chisel before installing the j 22912-01 hydraulic press to extract the rear Axle Shaft bearing. Remove the rear Axle Shaft bearing retainer followed by its seal. An installation process requires the j 22912-01 along with a hydraulic press to position the new rear Axle Shaft bearing onto the shaft while directing the concave side away. When your vehicle has abs you must press fit the rear abs reluctor wheel into position. Use the j 22912-01 to install the rear Axle Shaft bearing retainer ring using proper ring alignment. Apply Wheel Bearing lubricant gm p/n 1051344 (1051344) to the seal lip before applying general motors sealer gm p/n 1052366 (1052366) to the retainer ring mating surface. Follow these steps to correctly position the wheel stud into the axle flange hole: add wheel nut and washer afterward but remove everything. To complete assembly slide the rear Axle Shaft and bearing into the housing barrel then fasten the 4 nuts to 23 nm (17 ft. Lbs.) torque. The installation requires the rear Brake Drum, wheel speed sensor (for ABS vehicles) and rear tire and wheel assembly. Use teflon pipe sealant gm p/n 12346004 (12346004) on the Drain Plug threads before installation and tighten the plug to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Add 2.2 liters (4.6 pts) of 80w-90 gi-5 lubricant gm p/n 12345977 (12345977) into the rear axle housing before tightening the filler plug at 43 nm (32 ft. Lbs.). Lower the vehicle while you remove the drain pan.