Rear Drive Axle
- Specifications
- Visual Identification
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Locking/Limited Slip Rear Axle
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Rear Drive Axle
- Symptoms - Locking/Limited Slip Rear Axle
- Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle
- Rear Drive Axle Noises
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy When Coasting
- Intermittent Noise
- Constant Noise
- Noisy on Turns
- Wheel Bearing Wear - Rear Drive Axle (Straight)
- Rear Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
- Locking Differential Diagnosis
- Locking Rear Axle Does Not Lock
- Locking Rear Axle Locks in Turns
- Locking Rear Drive Axle Chatters in Turns
- Noise in Addition to Normal Clutch Engagement
- Repair Instructions
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle)
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 HD Axle)
- Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 Inch LD Axle)
- Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 Inch HD Axle)
- Vent Hose Replacement
- Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle)
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.5 HD Axle)
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (8.6, 9.5 LD Axles)
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (9.5 HD Axle)
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
- Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement
- Differential Replacement
- Differential Side Bearings Replacement
- Rear Axle Replacement (15 Series)
- Rear Axle Replacement (25 Series)
- Rear Axle Housing Replacement
- Differential Overhaul (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Overhaul (9.5, 9.5LD Inch Axles)
- Bearings Inspection
- Differential Inspection
- Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
- Rear Axle Housing Inspection
- Shims Inspection
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6, 9.5, 9.5LD Inch Axles)
- Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (9.5, 9.5LD Inch Axles)
- Backlash Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Backlash Adjustment (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
- Notes
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Identification
- Gear Tooth Nomenclature
- Adjustments Affecting Tooth Contact
- Testing Procedure
- Correct Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Heel - Coast Side Toe Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Toe - Coast Side Heel Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Heel - Coast Side Heel Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Toe - Coast Side Toe Contact Pattern
- High Flank Contact Pattern
- Low Flank Contact Pattern
- Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly - Disassemble (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly - Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Cleaning and Inspection
- Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly - Assemble (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly - Assemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Adjustment (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Assemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment