REAR AXLE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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REAR AXLE
For further axle information, see Electric Rear Axle Man-
ual P/N 28148-G01.
Refer to the REAR SUSPENSION section for procedure
to remove the axle assembly from the vehicle.
REAR AXLE MAINTENANCE
The only maintenance required for the first five years is
periodic inspection of the lubricant level. The rear axle is
provided with a lubricant level check/fill plug located on
the bottom of the differential. Unless leakage is evident,
the lubricant need only be replaced after five years.
Checking the Lubricant Level
Clean the area around the check/fill plug and remove
plug. The correct lubricant level is just below the bottom
of the threaded hole. If lubricant is low, add lubricant as
required. Add lubricant slowly until lubricant starts to
seep from the hole. Install the check/fill plug. In the event
that the lubricant is to be replaced, the vehicle must be
elevated and the oil pan removed or the oil siphoned out
through the check/fill hole. (See Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Add, Check and Drain Rear Axle Lubricant
REAR AXLE DISASSEMBLY
The rear axle is a precision assembly, and therefore
any repair or replacement of parts must be done
with extreme care in a clean environment. Before
attempting to perform any service on the axle, read
and understand all of the following text and illustra-
tions before disassembling the unit.
Handle all splines with extreme care.
Snap rings must be removed/installed with care to
prevent damage of bearings, seals and bearing
bores.
It is recommended that whenever a bearing, seal or ‘O’
ring is removed, it be replaced with a new one regard-
less of mileage. Always wipe the seals and ‘O’ rings
with a light oil before installing.
To reduce the possibility of personal injury, fol-
low the lifting procedure in SAFETY section of
this manual. Place wheel chocks in front and
behind the front wheels and check the stability
of the vehicle on the jack stands before start-
ing any repair procedure. Never work on a
vehicle that is supported by a jack alone.
Axle Shaft Removal and Disassembly
Tool List
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Arbor Press ..................................................................1
Bearing Separator........................................................1
Needle Nose Pliers ......................................................1
Internal Snap Ring Pliers .............................................1
Slide Hammer, P/N 18753-G1 .....................................1
For brake drum removal, see BRAKES section.
Remove outer snap ring from the axle tube (Ref. Fig. 2).
Check/Fill Plug
