For 1990-2009 cars

# Driveline/Axle

## All Description and Operation

- Rear Axle Description

## All Special Tools and Equipment

- Special Tools

## Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

- Backlash Adjustment
- Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment
- Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
- Pinion Depth Adjustment

## Diagnostic Procedures

- General Information

## Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

- Rear Axle Assemble
- Rear Axle Disassemble

## General Diagnostic Information

- Constant Noise
- Determining Type of Noise
- Intermittent Noise
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy on Turns
- Noisy When Coasting

## Mechanical Specifications

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

## Other Specifications

- GM SPO Group Numbers
- Lubrication Specifications

## Removal, Installation, and Replacement

- Axle Lubricant Change
- Axle Shaft Replacement
- Differential Carrier Replacement
- Inner Drive Axle Seal Replacement
- Lubricant Level Check
- Pinion Oil Seal Replacement
- Rear Axle Housing Replacement