OEM 2001 Chevrolet Tracker Axle Shaft

2001 Chevrolet Tracker Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the left axle shaft on 2001 Chevrolet Tracker?

  A: The first procedure when replacing the left wheel drive shaft consists of lifting and supporting the vehicle. Start repairs by removing the four skid plate bolts and the front skid plate if equipped and then the front tire and wheel assembly. Start by unpacking the Axle Shaft remover tool (J37780) to extract the six bolts and flange from the drive Axle Shaft. After that, remove the snap ring and spindle washer. After supporting the front Control Arm with a hydraulic jack, remove the three nuts and three bolts which will disconnect the Steering Knuckle and lower Ball Joint. Apply slow pressure to the hydraulic jack to reduce coil spring tension before removing the wheel-side drive axle joint from the Steering Knuckle. First make reference points on the drive Axle Shaft's inner flange and differential side joint flange then remove all three axle bolts and nuts and differential flange from the inner shaft flange. A series of steps includes removing the drive shaft axle assembly and thrust washer along with the oil seal so reference marks can be made for accurate reinstallation positions. Seal the drive Axle Shaft boot band according to the reference points while using three bolts and three nuts to fasten the components before tightening the differential side joint bolts and nuts to 55 nm (41 ft. Lbs.). Once you slide the Axle Shaft wheel joint into the Steering Knuckle position you can resume normal vehicle operations with a hydraulic jack holding the Control Arm before reinstalling and securing the Steering Knuckle and Ball Joint joint with three nuts and bolts to a torque of 85 nm (63 ft. Lbs.). Secure the drive Axle Shaft spindle washer with a snap ring followed by gm sealant application (GM P/N 1052366) on the flange area and co-install the six flange bolts while torquing them to 48 nm (35 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall the front tire alongside the wheel assembly before you install the drive axle oil seal and drive Axle Shaft assembly while maintaining proper reference mark alignment. Install the wheel-side joint of the front drive Axle Shaft into the Steering Knuckle after securing all flange bolts and nuts and tightening differential side joint bolts to 55 nm (41 ft. Lbs.). The front Control Arm receives hydraulic jack support so install the Steering Knuckle followed by the lower Ball Joint and secure with three nuts and three bolts which should be tightened to 85 nm (63 ft. Lbs.). Lift the vehicle and secure a hydraulic jack underneath to support the front Control Arm. After installing the flange and tightening all six flange bolts to 48 nm (35 ft. Lbs.) install the front skid plate if equipped using four bolts that must be tightened to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.).