How to service and repair the rear drive axle shaft on Chevrolet Astro?

To service and repair the rear Axle Shaft, at first, lift up the vehicle and remove the tire and wheel assembly, thereafter Brake Drum(s) and axle housing cover are removed. Then, remove the pinion shaft lock bolt and the pinion shaft. Push the Axle Shaft into the housing to release the c-lock from the button side then take out the Axle Shaft from the housing, and mark it as left or right. For installation, lubricate the Axle Shaft wheel bearing surface and the oil seal surface with axle lubricant and have the right axle installed on the right side without damaging oil seal to make sure the splined end locked to the splines of rear axle side gear. Mount the Axle Shaft into housing and install the c-lock, pulling the Axle Shaft to seat the c-lock into the counterbore of the rear axle side gear. Put the pinion shaft in the case and pinions and apply loctite(R) 242 to the threads of the locking bolt from the differential pinion shaft to prevent loosening when reinstalling. Machining the hole of the pinion shaft should be aligned to the lock bolt hole and a lock bolt should be installed but tightened to 34 nm (25 ft. Lbs.). Mount a new gasket onto the axle housing cover, remount the Brake Drum(s), and the tire and wheel assembly. Finally, lower the vehicle and test the operation of the rear axle.

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Chevrolet Astro Differential Assembly, Front Center Part Number: 26037618
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle, Front Axle And Axle Center; Differential; Axle Shaft; Axle
- Position: Front Center
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1996 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Drive Axle, Front Part Number: 26099718
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Kit, Front Wheel Drive; CV Axle Assembly; Axle Shaft; CV Axle; Axle Assembly; Shaft Kit, Front Axle
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Drive Axle, Front Part Number: 26055051
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Kit, Front Wheel Drive; CV Axle Assembly; Axle Shaft; CV Axle; Axle Assembly; Shaft Kit, Front Axle
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 26055050
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shafts, Front Part Number: 26053320
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Front Axle; Stub Shaft
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shaft, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 26053319
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Front Axle; Axle Shafts
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shaft, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 26047182
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 26011054
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-2002 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Differential Assembly, Front Part Number: 26046049
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly-Front (3.42 Ratio); Axle Shaft; Axle; Axle, Front Axle And Axle Center
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1998 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Drive Axle, Front Part Number: 26037369
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Kit, Front Wheel Drive; CV Axle Assembly; Axle Shaft; CV Axle; Axle Assembly; Shaft Kit, Front Axle
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 26020738
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1996 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shaft, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 26015580
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 26011055
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-2002 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shaft, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 26015258
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly, Rear Axle; Axle Shafts; Shaft, Rear Axle Drive
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shaft, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 26015257
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly, Rear Axle; Axle Shafts; Shaft, Rear Axle Drive
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shafts, Front Part Number: 26013559
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Front Axle
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1996 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shaft, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 14074822
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1989 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shaft, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 14074821
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1989 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shaft, Front Driver Side Part Number: 14041986
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Front Axle; Axle Shafts; Output Shaft; Stub Shaft; Inner Joint Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1996 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shaft, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 12479211
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Axle Shaft, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 12479210
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS

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In Chevrolet Astro vehicles, the Axle Shaft is highly important as it helps in transmitting power to the drive wheels and improve movement and steering functionality. Usually made of steel these are intended to rotate in their own blueprint which helps to increase tractive force during cornering. The Chevrolet Astro models based on a rigid frame for their suspension system use both solid axles and halfshafts. While solid axles are found in the location of differential and can be found in older models with rear wheel drive, halfshafts are used in independent suspensions to link the transaxle to the wheels. Both types have their properties, the "solid axles come out as strong suspensions while the " "halfshafts are sensitive as they operate independently. In general, the Axle Shaft is critical for the car's motion and handling of the Chevrolet Astro and helps provide a proper connection between the wheels and the engine. Maintenance is necessary to avoid cases whereby the machine's parts wear out and cause such complications as noises or vibrations.

Chevrolet Astro Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Axle Shaft, Rear Passenger Side
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Q: How to service and repair the rear drive axle shaft on Chevrolet Astro?
A:
To service and repair the rear Axle Shaft, at first, lift up the vehicle and remove the tire and wheel assembly, thereafter Brake Drum(s) and axle housing cover are removed. Then, remove the pinion shaft lock bolt and the pinion shaft. Push the Axle Shaft into the housing to release the c-lock from the button side then take out the Axle Shaft from the housing, and mark it as left or right. For installation, lubricate the Axle Shaft wheel bearing surface and the oil seal surface with axle lubricant and have the right axle installed on the right side without damaging oil seal to make sure the splined end locked to the splines of rear axle side gear. Mount the Axle Shaft into housing and install the c-lock, pulling the Axle Shaft to seat the c-lock into the counterbore of the rear axle side gear. Put the pinion shaft in the case and pinions and apply loctite(R) 242 to the threads of the locking bolt from the differential pinion shaft to prevent loosening when reinstalling. Machining the hole of the pinion shaft should be aligned to the lock bolt hole and a lock bolt should be installed but tightened to 34 nm (25 ft. Lbs.). Mount a new gasket onto the axle housing cover, remount the Brake Drum(s), and the tire and wheel assembly. Finally, lower the vehicle and test the operation of the rear axle.