Section 189 (Rear Drive Axle)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Schematic and Routing Diagrams
- 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
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy When Coasting
- Intermittent Noise
- Constant Noise
- Noisy on Turns
- Rear Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
- Limited Slip Differential Diagnosis
- Limited Slip Differential Chatters in Turns
- Repair Instructions
- Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
- Lubricant Change (W/O Differential Cooler)
- Differential Oil Cooler Replacement
- Differential Oil Cooler Inlet Hose, Cooler Outlet Hose, and Pump Inlet Hose Replacement
- Differential Carrier Cover and Seal Replacement - Left Side
- Output Shaft Seal Replacement
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (V6 Engine)
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (V8 Engine)
- Differential Replacement
- Rear Axle Disassemble
- Ring Gear and Differential Housing Disassemble
- Drive Pinion Disassemble
- Differential Case Cleaning and Inspection
- Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection
- Differential Housing Support Bushing Replacement (Solid Rubber Bushing)
- Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment
- Differential Side Bearings Assemble
- Ring Gear and Differential Housing Assemble
- Drive Pinion Assemble
- Rear Axle Assemble
- Pinion Depth Adjustment
- Backlash Adjustment
- Limited Slip Differential Disassemble
- Limited Slip Differential Cleaning and Inspection
- Limited Slip Differential Assemble
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools