FAQ for Axle Shaft Repair
Q: Can you rotate the shaft when removing the axle shaft?
A:
No, you cannot do that. Rotating the shaft will misalign the gears. Misaligning the gears will make assembly difficult.
By OmarGM Specialist
08/02/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the new pinion shaft locking bolt?
A:
The recommended torque is 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
02/02/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the pinion shaft locking bolt of the 8.6-inch axle and the 9.75-inch axle?
A:
The recommended torque is 36 Nm (27 lb-ft) for the 8.6-inch axle and 27 Nm (20 lb-ft) for the 9.75-inch axle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/02/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the pinion shaft locking bolt of the 9.5-inch axle?
A:
The recommended torque is 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
By OmarGM Specialist
01/02/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the pinion shaft locking bolt of the 9.75-inch axle?
A:
The recommended torque is 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/02/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required when removing the Rear Axle Shaft (8.6 Inch Axle W/RPO JL4)?
A:
J2619-01-Slide Hammer, and J 45859-Axle Remover.
By OmarGM Specialist
28/01/2022 Q: What should you perform if the axle is difficult to remove?
A:
You need to use the J 45859-Axle Remover and the J 2619-01-Slide Hammer, to remove the rear axle shaft.
By OmarGM Specialist
25/01/2022 Q: Why do you need to use a screwdriver or a similar tool on the axles with a locking differential?
A:
To enter the differential case and rotate the rear axle shaft lock until the lock aligns with the thrust block opening.
By BobGM Specialist
25/01/2022 Q: Why should you pull the shaft flange outward in the installation?
A:
To seat the rear axle shaft lock in the differential side gear.
By BobGM Specialist
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