Section 163 (Rear Drive Axle)
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- Specifications
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Repair Instructions
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle
- Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive 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
- Differential Replacement
- Differential Side Bearings Replacement
- Rear Axle Replacement
- Rear Axle Housing Replacement
- Differential Overhaul
- Bearings Inspection
- Differential Inspection
- Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
- Rear Axle Housing Inspection
- Shims Inspection
- Pinion Depth Adjustment
- Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment
- Backlash Adjustment (7.6, 8.6 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
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment