What are the two types of rear axle shafts used on 1997 Chevrolet C1500?

Two types of rear axle shafts are used in the drive axles, Semi-floating and full-floating. Semi-floating axleshafts are supported at the outer ends of the axle tubes by roller bearings pressed into the outer end of the axle tube, and retained in the differential splines. Full-floating axleshafts ride in differential splines at their inner ends, and are bolted to the wheel hub at the outer end. 4WD models use a completely independent front axle assembly. It consists of a differential and a pair of drive axles. Each drive axle has an inner and outer constant velocity (CV) joint. Just like the transfer case, this offset differential is located to the left and thus there is more distance between it and right front wheel compared to left side wheel's one. This makes up for using two equal-length drive axles on both sides by employing extension axle shaft on its right side.

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1997 Chevrolet C1500 Rear Axle Shaft
Part Number: 26010417
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle ; Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 18.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 35.5 x 8.4 x 8.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 26010417
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1997 Chevrolet C1500 Submodels:
- C1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
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1997 Chevrolet C1500 Rear Axle Assembly (3.42 Ratio)
Part Number: 15159145
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly, Rear (3.42 Ratio)
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26031843, 26041893, 15736524, 26031773
- Item Weight: 283.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 67.3 x 15.8 x 10.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 15159145
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1997 Chevrolet C1500 Submodels:
- C1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L

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Q: What are the two types of rear axle shafts used on 1997 Chevrolet C1500?
A: Two types of rear axle shafts are used in the drive axles, Semi-floating and full-floating. Semi-floating axleshafts are supported at the outer ends of the axle tubes by roller bearings pressed into the outer end of the axle tube, and retained in the differential splines. Full-floating axleshafts ride in differential splines at their inner ends, and are bolted to the wheel hub at the outer end. 4WD models use a completely independent front axle assembly. It consists of a differential and a pair of drive axles. Each drive axle has an inner and outer constant velocity (CV) joint. Just like the transfer case, this offset differential is located to the left and thus there is more distance between it and right front wheel compared to left side wheel's one. This makes up for using two equal-length drive axles on both sides by employing extension axle shaft on its right side.