SHAFT-AXLE
REMOVAL
1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove rear brake components.
3. Remove wheel speed sensor.
4. Remove differential housing cover and drain lubricant.
5. Rotate differential case so pinion mate shaft (1) lock screw (4) is accessible. Remove pinion mate shaft lock screw (4) from differential case.
6. Remove pinion mate shaft (1) from differential case (2).
7. Push axle shaft inward and remove axle shaft C-lock (1) from the axle shaft (2).
8. Remove axle shaft (1) from side gear and axle tube (2).
INSTALLATION
1. Install axle shaft (1) in axle tube (2) and engage into side gear splines.
2. Lubricate bearing bore and seal lip with gear lubricant.
3. Install C-lock (1) in axle shaft end, then push axle shaft outward to seat C-lock in side gear.
4. Install pinion mate shaft (1) into differential case (2) and through thrust washers and differential pinions.
5. Align hole in shaft with hole in the differential case and install lock screw (4) with Loctite® on the threads. Tighten lock screw to 11 N·m (8 ft. lbs.).
6. Install differential cover.
7. Install rear brake components.