Section 43 (Rear Drive Axle)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Isuzu i-370, 2008 Isuzu i-290, 2008 GMC Canyon, and 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- 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 Differential Carrier
- 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
- Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.0 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch axle)
- Vent Hose Replacement
- Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
- Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Replacement
- Differential Side Bearings Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle)
- Differential Side Bearings Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Replacement
- Rear Axle Housing Replacement
- Bearings Inspection
- Differential Inspection
- Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
- Rear Axle Housing Inspection
- Shims Inspection
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.0 Inch Axle)
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment (8.0/8.6 Inch Axles)
- Backlash Adjustment
- Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
- Notes
- 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
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (8.0 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble
- Locking Differential Cleaning and Inspection
- Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Assemble (8.0 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Assemble (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Locking Differential Adjustment
- Locking Differential Assemble
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment