Rear Axle Shaft Replacement - Right Side (G96)

Special Tools DT-52903 Axle Flange Remover GE-02619-A Slide Hammer w/Adapter Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Rear Axle Shaft Replacement - Right Side (G96) — figure 1

2. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Bolt (1) » Remove [8x]
3. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft » Reposition

Rear Axle Shaft Replacement - Right Side (G96) — figure 2

4. Using DT-52903 Axle Flange Remover and GE-02619-A Slide Hammer w/Adapter, Remove the rear axle shaft (1). Installation Procedure

5. Rear Axle Shaft (1) » Install

6. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft » Reposition

7. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 3.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 3.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 3.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 3.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

4. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [8x] — Fastener Specifications

Rear Axle Shaft Replacement - Right Side (G96) — figure 3

5. Rear Axle Housing Fill Plug (3) » Remove
6. Inspect the gear lubricant level, it should be 1 - 2 mm (0.039 - 0.079 in) below the plug opening.
7. If the level is low, add gear lubricant until the level is 1 - 2 mm (0.039 - 0.079 in) below the plug opening. Use the appropriate axle lubricant: Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Caution

Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution.

8. Rear Axle Housing Fill Plug (3) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.