Section 496 (Rear Drive Axle)
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- Specifications
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Repair Instructions
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (9.5, 10.5 Inch Axle)
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5, 10.5 Inch Axle)
- Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Vent Hose Replacement
- Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/O JL4, 9.5 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/JL4)
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Outer
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Inner
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/O JL4, 9.5 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/JL4)
- Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement
- Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles)
- Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles)
- Differential Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Side Bearings Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)
- Differential Side Bearings Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Replacement (15 Series)
- Rear Axle Replacement (25 Series)
- Rear Axle Replacement (25 Series w/ RPO NYS)
- Rear Axle Housing Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Housing Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Differential Overhaul (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Overhaul (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Overhaul (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Bearings Inspection
- Differential Inspection
- Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
- Rear Axle Housing Inspection
- Shims Inspection
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles)
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Determining Total Shim Pack Size
- Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Wheel Bearing Adjustment
- Backlash Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Backlash Adjustment (9.75 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