Rear drive axle of the car Chevrolet Tahoe 2 and 3
Lockable differential 8.6 inches
Lockable 8.6-inch differential. 1 - differential drive gear shaft, 2 - differential cup, 3 - differential drive gear shaft fixing bolt, 4 - lock release...
Lockable 8.6-inch differential. 1 - differential drive gear shaft, 2 - differential cup, 3 - differential drive gear shaft fixing bolt, 4 - lock release...
Lockable differential 10.5 inches
Lockable 10.5-inch differential. 1 - differential cup, 2 - reduction gear bolt, 3 - differential adjuster, 4 - adjuster spring, 5 - clutch disc thrust washer,...
Lockable 10.5-inch differential. 1 - differential cup, 2 - reduction gear bolt, 3 - differential adjuster, 4 - adjuster spring, 5 - clutch disc thrust washer,...
Lockable differential 9.5 inches
Lockable 9.5-inch differential. 1 - differential cup, 2 - differential drive gear shaft, 3 - lock release bushings, 4 - drive gear shaft fixing bolt, 5 -...
Lockable 9.5-inch differential. 1 - differential cup, 2 - differential drive gear shaft, 3 - lock release bushings, 4 - drive gear shaft fixing bolt, 5 -...
Rear Axle 8.6 Inch — Design Description
Rear axle 8.6 inches. 1 - cardan joint fork nut; 2 - washer; 3 - cardan joint fork; 4 - oil seal; 5 - outer bearing of the drive gear of the reducer; 6 -...
Rear axle 8.6 inches. 1 - cardan joint fork nut; 2 - washer; 3 - cardan joint fork; 4 - oil seal; 5 - outer bearing of the drive gear of the reducer; 6 -...
Rear Axle 9.5 Inch — Design Description
Rear axle 9.5 inches. 1 - brake pipe support clip, 2 - gearbox cover bolt, 3 - gearbox cover, 4 - cover gasket, 5 - thrust washer, 6 - thrust washer, 7 -...
Rear axle 9.5 inches. 1 - brake pipe support clip, 2 - gearbox cover bolt, 3 - gearbox cover, 4 - cover gasket, 5 - thrust washer, 6 - thrust washer, 7 -...
Rear Axle 10.5 Inch — Design Description
Rear axle 10.5 inches. 1 - Brake pipe support clip, 2 - Gearbox cover bolt, 3 - Gearbox cover, 4 - Cover gasket, 5 - Differential side gear, 6 - Thrust washer,...
Rear axle 10.5 inches. 1 - Brake pipe support clip, 2 - Gearbox cover bolt, 3 - Gearbox cover, 4 - Cover gasket, 5 - Differential side gear, 6 - Thrust washer,...
Checking the oil level and changing it
The procedures for checking the oil level in the rear axle gearbox, as well as the procedure for replacing it, are described in Chapter " Maintenance and...
The procedures for checking the oil level in the rear axle gearbox, as well as the procedure for replacing it, are described in Chapter " Maintenance and...
Rear gearbox — removal and installation
Removal Caution: Group and label the shims as they were originally installed. If you have removed or replaced the gearbox gears (main gear), adjust the bearing...
Removal Caution: Group and label the shims as they were originally installed. If you have removed or replaced the gearbox gears (main gear), adjust the bearing...
Hub and brake disc (10.5 inch)
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel. 3. Remove the brake caliper. 4. Remove the axle shaft 5. Remove the wheel bearing adjusting nut...
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel. 3. Remove the brake caliper. 4. Remove the axle shaft 5. Remove the wheel bearing adjusting nut...
Half shaft and gasket (10.5 inches)
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel. 3. Unscrew the bolts securing the axle shaft to the hub. 4. Lightly tap the axle shaft with a soft...
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel. 3. Unscrew the bolts securing the axle shaft to the hub. 4. Lightly tap the axle shaft with a soft...
Half shaft (8.6 or 9.5 inches)
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel. 3. Remove the brake caliper. 4. Remove the gearbox housing cover and cover gasket. 5. Loosen the...
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel. 3. Remove the brake caliper. 4. Remove the gearbox housing cover and cover gasket. 5. Loosen the...
Oil seals and axle bearing
Removal External seal 1. Remove the axle shaft. 2. 8.6-inch gearbox: Use the puller (1) and inertia hammer (2) to remove the oil seal and half-axle bearing. 3....
Removal External seal 1. Remove the axle shaft. 2. 8.6-inch gearbox: Use the puller (1) and inertia hammer (2) to remove the oil seal and half-axle bearing. 3....
Breather hose — removal and installation
Removal Recommendation: To facilitate installation, mark the hose route. 1. Raise the car 2. Disconnect the breather hose (1) from the rear axle gearbox...
Removal Recommendation: To facilitate installation, mark the hose route. 1. Raise the car 2. Disconnect the breather hose (1) from the rear axle gearbox...
Fork and seal of the drive gear of the reducer
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Drain the oil from the gearbox. 3. Remove the rear wheels. 4. Remove the brake calipers. 5. Remove the brake discs. 6. Mark...
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Drain the oil from the gearbox. 3. Remove the rear wheels. 4. Remove the brake calipers. 5. Remove the brake discs. 6. Mark...
Gearbox gears — removal and installation
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove the gearbox. 3. Remove the universal joint fork and the pinion seal. 4. Screw the drift onto the drive gear as shown in...
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove the gearbox. 3. Remove the universal joint fork and the pinion seal. 4. Screw the drift onto the drive gear as shown in...
Gearbox pinion bearings
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove the gearbox assembly. 3. Remove the drive gear of the gearbox. 4. Press off the pinion bearing race. 5. Remove the...
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove the gearbox assembly. 3. Remove the drive gear of the gearbox. 4. Press off the pinion bearing race. 5. Remove the...
Adjusting the position of the drive gear of the gearbox
10.5 inch gearbox 1. Install the gearbox. Caution: Before servicing the bearing cap, measure and record the thickness of the pinion bearing cap adjusting...
10.5 inch gearbox 1. Install the gearbox. Caution: Before servicing the bearing cap, measure and record the thickness of the pinion bearing cap adjusting...
Adjusting the side bearing preload
Attention: Adjustment of the differential side bearing preload must be completed before adjusting the gear clearance. To maintain the original clearance in the...
Attention: Adjustment of the differential side bearing preload must be completed before adjusting the gear clearance. To maintain the original clearance in the...
Adjusting the clearance in the engagement
8.6 inch gearbox 1. Install the dial indicator as shown in the figure. 2. Place the indicator leg on the root of the driven gear tooth of the gearbox. 3....
8.6 inch gearbox 1. Install the dial indicator as shown in the figure. 2. Place the indicator leg on the root of the driven gear tooth of the gearbox. 3....
Checking the configuration of the contact patch in the engagement of gear teeth
Checking the contact patch configuration does not replace the procedure for adjusting the pinion position and engagement clearance. Checking the contact patch...
Checking the contact patch configuration does not replace the procedure for adjusting the pinion position and engagement clearance. Checking the contact patch...
Locking differential — disassembly and assembly
Disassembling the cup 8.6" and 9.5" gearboxes 1. Remove the driven gear of the gearbox. 2. Using a clamp, remove the regulator sleeve. 3. Remove the regulator...
Disassembling the cup 8.6" and 9.5" gearboxes 1. Remove the driven gear of the gearbox. 2. Using a clamp, remove the regulator sleeve. 3. Remove the regulator...
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