How to remove and install a rear axle shaft on Chevrolet Caprice?

Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on stands placed under the body frame rails. Position an adjustable floor jack under the differential housing and just take up the weight. Do not raise sufficiently to take the weight of the vehicle from the frame stands. Disconnect the lower shock absorber mountings. Remove the driveshaft. Remove the rear wheels and brake drums. Disconnect the hydraulic brake lines from their clips on the axle housing. Unbolt and remove the differential cover, allowing the fluid to drain into a suitable container. Remove the axle shafts depending on type. Unbolt the brake backing plates, carefully withdraw the brake assemblies and wire them up to the frame without bending the hydraulic lines or disconnecting them. Remove the leaf springs. Withdraw the axle assembly from under the vehicle. Installation is a reversal of removal but tighten all suspension bolts and nuts to the specified torque. Fill the axle assembly with the proper grade and amount of lubricant.

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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Axle Shaft
Part Number: 26019539
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft,R/Axl; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Axle Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26018080
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Axle Shaft
Part Number: 22506477
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft,R/Axl; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.4L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Chevrolet Caprice Shaft,Rear Axle
Part Number: 26038684
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SHAFT, Rear Axle Drive
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Axle Shaft
Part Number: 26018079
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft,R/Axl; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Axle Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26033203
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft,R/Axl; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Gear 8.5" Rear Right Axle Shaft
Part Number: 26037635
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft,R/Axl; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Axle Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26043164
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft, Rear Axle Drive
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Axle Assembly (2.93 Ratio)
Part Number: 26044893
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly, Rear (2.93 Ratio); Axle Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L

Chevrolet Caprice Axle Shaft

The Axle Shaft of Chevrolet Caprice vehicles is one of the functional components which transmits power from the differential to the drive wheels, or rotate independently to improve traction. Caprice may come with solid axles and differential and axle shaft for live axle suspension; or halfshafts for independently suspended vehicles. While solid axles are tightly used in trucks and many old rear wheel drive cars halfshafts are available that contains splined shafts that is connected to CV joints and the wheels hubs. Axle shaft wears from contact with the obstacles which may make the car produce noise and even vibrate and the seals wears can cause loss of lubricant and even brake contaminations. In order to have the Axle Shaft used in Chevrolet Caprice working at its utmost premier and expected durability, routine servicing is very crucial.

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Chevrolet Caprice Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Rear Axle Shaft
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Q: How to remove and install a rear axle shaft on Chevrolet Caprice?
A: Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on stands placed under the body frame rails. Position an adjustable floor jack under the differential housing and just take up the weight. Do not raise sufficiently to take the weight of the vehicle from the frame stands. Disconnect the lower shock absorber mountings. Remove the driveshaft. Remove the rear wheels and brake drums. Disconnect the hydraulic brake lines from their clips on the axle housing. Unbolt and remove the differential cover, allowing the fluid to drain into a suitable container. Remove the axle shafts depending on type. Unbolt the brake backing plates, carefully withdraw the brake assemblies and wire them up to the frame without bending the hydraulic lines or disconnecting them. Remove the leaf springs. Withdraw the axle assembly from under the vehicle. Installation is a reversal of removal but tighten all suspension bolts and nuts to the specified torque. Fill the axle assembly with the proper grade and amount of lubricant.

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