Differentials & Drive Axles

• Specifications
• Diagnostic Information And Procedures
  • Diagnostic Starting Point - Rear Drive Axle
  • Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle
    • Notes
    • Visual/Physical Inspection
    • Symptom List
  • Noise Diagnosis - Rear Drive Axle
    • Gear Noise
    • Bearing Noise
    • Rear Wheel Bearing Noise
    • Knock at Low Speeds
    • Backlash Clunk
  • Noisy in Drive
  • Noisy When Coasting
  • Intermittent Noise
  • Constant Noise
  • Noisy on Turns
• Repair Instructions
  • Lubricant Level Check
  • Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
    • Notes
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
    • Notes
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Rear Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
    • Notes
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
    • Notes
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
    • Notes
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Rear Axle Replacement
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Differential Carrier Assembly - Disassemble
  • Rear Axle - Disassemble
  • Drive Pinion Disassemble
  • Bearings Inspection
  • Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
  • Differential Ring Gear Tooth Nomenclature
    • Notes
    • Effects Of Increasing Load On Tooth Contact Pattern
    • Adjustments Affecting Tooth Contact
    • Effects Of Differential Drive Pinion Gear Position On Tooth Pattern
  • Drive Pinion Assemble
  • Differential Carrier Assembly - Assemble
  • Rear Axle - Assemble
  • Pinion Depth Adjustment
  • Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment
  • Backlash Adjustment
  • Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
• Description & Operation
  • Rear Axle Description
    • Standard Rear Axle
    • Limited Slip Rear Axle
    • Operation
• Special Tools and Equipment