Part Description: 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 HD AXLE, Rear Axle
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Vehicle Fitment
2007 GMC Sierra 3500 HD | SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
FAQ for Axle Shaft Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the new pinion shaft locking bolt?
A:
The recommended torque is 34 N.m (25 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to remove the Rear Axle Shaft?
A:
You can remove the tire and wheel assembly, the rear cover and gasket, the pinion shaft locking bolt, the pinion shaft, the shaft part way, the brake drum, the C-lock, and the axle shaft from the housing.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to install the Rear Axle Shaft?
A:
You can install the axle shaft, the brake drum, the new pinion shaft locking bolt, the rear cover and the gasket, and the tire and wheel assembly.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How to remove the front axle lubricant?
A:
You can remove the engine shield, clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug, remove the fill plug, remove the drain plug and then drain the fluid from the front Differential carrier assembly.
Q: How to remove the Seals and Gaskets?
A:
You can remove the tire and wheel assembly, the rear axle housing cover, the axle shaft, the Axle Shaft Seal, and the bearing.
Q: What is the assembly procedure for the universal joint?
A:
The procedure is to remove the bearing cups from the universal joint, assemble 1 bearing cup part way into 1 side of the yoke, assemble the cross into the yoke, press the cross into the yoke, assemble the opposite bearing cup part way into the yoke ear, press the opposite bearing cup into the yoke ear, press the bearing cup and then assemble the bearing retainer in the retainer groove.