For 1990-2009 cars

# Driveline/Axle

## All Description and Operation

- Rear Drive Axle Description and Operation

## All Special Tools and Equipment

- Special Tools

## All Visual Identification

- Rear Axle Disassembled Views

## Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

- Backlash Adjustment
- Bearings Inspection
- Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment
- Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection
- Pinion Depth Adjustment
- Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection

## Diagnostic Procedures

- Diagnostic Starting Point - Rear Drive Axle
- Rear Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
- Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle

## Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

- Differential Case Cleaning and Inspection
- Differential Housing Support Bushing Replacement
- Differential Side Bearings Assemble
- Drive Pinion Assemble
- Drive Pinion Disassemble
- Rear Axle Assemble
- Rear Axle Disassemble
- Ring Gear and Differential Housing Assemble
- Ring Gear and Differential Housing Disassemble

## General Diagnostic Information

- Constant Noise
- Intermittent Noise
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy on Turns
- Noisy When Coasting

## Mechanical Specifications

- Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Axle Specifications
- Rear Axle Usage
- Spacer and Shim Specifications

## Other Specifications

- Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Lubrication Specifications

## Removal, Installation, and Replacement

- Axle Lubricant Change
- Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front
- Differential Replacement
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
- Output Shaft Seal Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement