Section 72 (Front Drive Axle)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Front Drive Axle
- Symptoms - Front Drive Axle
- Front Drive Axle Noises
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy When Coasting
- Intermittent Noise
- Constant Noise
- Noisy on Turns
- Wheel Bearing Wear - Front Drive Axle (Clutch Gear/Outer Axle Bearings)
- Wheel Bearing Wear - Front Drive Axle (Differential Case/Pinion Bearings)
- Front Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
- Repair Instructions
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Front Drive Axle
- Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Electric Motor Actuator Replacement
- Vent Hose Replacement
- Inner Shaft and/or Housing Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Clutch Fork Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Clutch Fork Inspection - Front Drive Axle
- Clutch Shaft Bearing Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Differential Carrier Assembly Cover and/or Gasket Replacement
- Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement - Front
- Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing and Bracket Replacement
- Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
- Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement
- Differential Replacement
- Differential Case Assembly Disassemble
- Differential Case Bearings Inspection
- Differential Case and Gears Inspection
- Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
- Thrust Washers, Shims, and Adjuster Sleeves Inspection
- Differential Case Assembly Assemble
- Pinion Depth Adjustment
- Backlash Inspection and Adjustment
- 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