Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Rear Axle Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (Rear Drive Axle) .
3. Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (Rear Axle Replacement) .
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (Rear Drive Axle) .
7. Remove the disc brake caliper mounting plates. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Mount Plate Replacement (Rear Brake Caliper Mount Plate Replacement) .
8. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (Rear Drive Axle) .
9. Remove the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (Rear Drive Axle) .



Installation Procedure

1. Install the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (Rear Drive Axle) .
2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (Rear Drive Axle) .
3. Adjust the differential side bearing preload. Refer to Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment (Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment) .
4. Adjust the backlash. Refer to Backlash Adjustment (Backlash Adjustment) .
5. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection (Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection) .
6. Install the disc brake caliper mounting plates. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Mount Plate Replacement (Rear Brake Caliper Mount Plate Replacement) .
7. Install the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (Service and Repair) .
9. Install the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (Rear Axle Replacement) .
10. Fill the axle with lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (Rear Drive Axle) .
11. Lower the vehicle.