GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Cadillac
🢒
2008
🢒
Escalade EXT
🢒
Driveline/Axle
🢒
Rear Drive Axle
🢒 Rear Axle Housing Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the axle lubricant. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement
.
Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to
Rear Axle Replacement
.
Remove the brake caliper brackets. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
.
Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket. Refer to
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
.
Remove the rear brake shield. Refer to
Rear Brake Shield Replacement
.
Remove the axle shafts. Refer to
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
.
Remove the differential. Refer to
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
.
Remove the drive pinion. Refer to
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
.
Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Refer to
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
.
Installation Procedure
Install the drive pinion. Refer to
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
.
Install the differential case. Refer to
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
.
Adjust the side bearing preload. Refer to
Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment
.
Adjust the backlash. Refer to
Backlash Adjustment
.
Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to
Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
.
Install the rear brake shield. Refer to
Rear Brake Shield Replacement
.
Install the axle shafts. Refer to
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
.
Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
.
Install the brake caliper brackets. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
.
Install the rear axle. Refer to
Rear Axle Replacement
.
Fill the axle with lubricant. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement
.
Lower the vehicle.