How Do You Identify and Service the Rear Axle on Pontiac Firebird?

The rear axle also comes as a hypoid, semi-floating type, which has a differential carrier from a casting in combination with a pressed steel cover and the axle tubes are made of steel. Because of need of special tools and the fact that it is not possible to service or repair individual parts of the differential as they are no longer available in the market but complete rear axle assemblies only, such operations are restricted. It has an available Posi-traction (limited slip) differential unit, which incorporates clutch cones or plates and springs to reduce the rotation of the differential case to an extent that one wheel has a traction while applying more force to the pinion gears so as to balance the rotor power of the axleshaft driving the wheel with tractive force. To accomplish some other tasks, particularly the withdrawal of the axle-shafts, it is necessary to ascertain the ''axle identification number'' stamped on the forward face of the right-hand axle tube, 3 inches from the differential cover after washing off the dust. A typical General Motors axle code for 1982 might read: 2 AB 0 103 2 This refers to axle code where 2 AB stand for the initial number and letters, manufacturer character 0, date of manufacture in the three figures 103 and finally the shift number 2. It is with the help of the axle code and the chart provided alongside that it is possible to identify the gear ratio of the ring and pinion gears assembled to the vehicle. All correspondence of customers with the dealer or the factory about any inquiries relating to the axle assembly should provide the complete code letters and build date numbers.

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Pontiac Firebird Rear Axle Assembly (3.42 Ratio)
Part Number: 12554921
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly, Rear (3.42 Ratio)
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Rear Axle Shaft
Part Number: 22515440
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:
- 1982-1988 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Rear Axle Drive Shaft
Part Number: 10033571
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1990 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Rear Axle Drive Shaft
Part Number: 10033572
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:
- 1985-1990 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Rear Axle Shaft
Part Number: 26063144
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft,R/Axl; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26044963
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 6 Cyl 3.4L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Axle Shaft (F) (Drum)
Part Number: 22515441
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Axle (F) (Drum); Axle Shaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1989 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Rear Axle Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26063146
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26027589
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1997 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 6 Cyl 3.4L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Rear Axle Shaft
Part Number: 26034018
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft,R/Axl; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26028692, 26031252
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1992 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 6 Cyl 3.1L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Rear Axle Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26059972
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:
- 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Rear Axle Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26027588
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.4L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Rear Axle Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26059962
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft,Rear Axle ; Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.7L

Pontiac Firebird Axle Shaft

The Axle Shaft which is used in the Pontiac Firebird vehicles is an important component that transmits power from the differential to the drive wheels that rotates independently of the other and this is advantageous when cornering. Pontiac Firebird cars have both solid axles and halfshafts depending on the type and kind of construction and suspension. SOLID AXLES Solid axles are mostly common on yesterday rear-wheel-drive settings while the half-shafts are used on vehicles with independent suspensions that connect the transaxle to the wheels. The primary difference between these axle types is in the way they are made, solid axles contain differentials and also carry vehicle weight while halfshafts transfer power through spline coupling at both ends. As the time passes, various problems may arise in the Axle Shaft due to gradual wearing and tear of the coumpnents like CV joints, bearings and seals that hamper the performance of the vehicle, Pontiac Firebird in this case.

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Q: How Do You Identify and Service the Rear Axle on Pontiac Firebird?
A: The rear axle also comes as a hypoid, semi-floating type, which has a differential carrier from a casting in combination with a pressed steel cover and the axle tubes are made of steel. Because of need of special tools and the fact that it is not possible to service or repair individual parts of the differential as they are no longer available in the market but complete rear axle assemblies only, such operations are restricted. It has an available Posi-traction (limited slip) differential unit, which incorporates clutch cones or plates and springs to reduce the rotation of the differential case to an extent that one wheel has a traction while applying more force to the pinion gears so as to balance the rotor power of the axleshaft driving the wheel with tractive force. To accomplish some other tasks, particularly the withdrawal of the axle-shafts, it is necessary to ascertain the ''axle identification number'' stamped on the forward face of the right-hand axle tube, 3 inches from the differential cover after washing off the dust. A typical General Motors axle code for 1982 might read: 2 AB 0 103 2 This refers to axle code where 2 AB stand for the initial number and letters, manufacturer character 0, date of manufacture in the three figures 103 and finally the shift number 2. It is with the help of the axle code and the chart provided alongside that it is possible to identify the gear ratio of the ring and pinion gears assembled to the vehicle. All correspondence of customers with the dealer or the factory about any inquiries relating to the axle assembly should provide the complete code letters and build date numbers.