How do you change the rear axle?

How do you change the rear axle?

1. Remove the Rear Backing Plate.
2. Locate and Remove Pivot Pin Bolt.
3. Remove the Pinion Pin.
4. Remove the C Clip and Axle.
5. Remove the Axle Seal.
6. Remove and Install Axle Bearing.
7. Install the Axle Seal.
8. Reinstall the Axle.

How do you remove rear axle seals?

Here’s how it goes:

1. Lift the rear of the truck to take the weight off the wheels.
2. Remove both rear wheels.
3. Remove the 8 bolts to take the axle out.
4. Remove the pin and retaining ring by hand.
5. Remove the axle nut.
6. At this point, the hub/drum assembly should slide right out.
7. Now the axle seal is exposed.

How do you remove a GM axle?

Axle Shaft Removal

1. Step 1: Remove Center Pin. In the process of removing the pinion yoke, you need to remove the center pin.
2. Step 2: Remove Pin Bolt.
3. Step 3: Remove Pin Bolt (CONTINUED)
4. Step 4: Drive Down Center Pin.
5. Step 5: Move Carrier into Position.
6. Step 6: Properly Store Parts.

How much does it cost to rebuild rear axle?

A typical rear differential repair costs anywhere between $200 and $400. These typical repairs would include your bearing, seals, and fluid changes. Of course, when a gear change is required, that’s when things get pricey. $1,500 is just the minimum you can expect to pay for new gears.

How long does it take to rebuild a rear end?

A complete rear differential replacement includes replacing the housing, gears, bearings, and seals. The average time it takes a certified mechanic to perform a differential rebuild at a shop is usually three to five hours. A rebuild on a commercial vehicle by someone without prior experience could take much longer.

What does a leaking axle seal look like?

First symptoms include reddish-brown fluid drops behind the left front wheel, where the left front driveshaft connects to the transmission. An axle seal leaks more during highway driving, so the oil drops on the driveway may not always be present.