Chevrolet 22727020 Rear Axle Drive Shaft

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Before installing the new driveaxle, remove the old spring clip from the inner end of the driveaxle (left side) or outer end of the intermediate shaft (right side) and replace it with a new one. Lubricate the differential or intermediate shaft seal with multi-purpose grease and raise the driveaxle into position while supporting the CV joints.

To remove the front axle shaft, start by breaking the axle shaft/hub nut loose with a socket and large breaker bar, preventing the brake disc from turning using a punch inserted into a disc cooling vane against the caliper mounting bracket. Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jack stands. Remove the wheel and then separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle and disconnect the tie-rod end and stabilizer bar from the steering knuckle. Remove the axle shaft/hub nut and swing the knuckle/hub assembly out until the axle shaft is free of the hub. For the right axle shaft, carefully pry the inner CV joint off the intermediate shaft, and for the left axle shaft, pry the inner CV joint out of the transaxle. Support the CV joints and remove the axle shaft from the vehicle. To install the new axle shaft, remove the old spring clip from the inner end of the axle shaft (left side) or outer end of the intermediate shaft (right side) and replace it with a new one. Lubricate the differential or intermediate shaft seal with multi-purpose grease and raise the axle shaft into position while supporting the CV joints. Push the splined end of the inner CV joint into the differential side gear (left side) or onto the intermediate shaft (right side) and ensure the spring clip locks in its groove. Apply a light coat of grease to the outer CV joint splines, insert the stub axle into the hub, and reconnect the balljoint stud into the steering knuckle, tightening the bolt to the proper torque specifications. Install a new cotter pin and reconnect the tie-rod ends and stabilizer bar links. Install a new axle shaft hub nut, but only tighten it securely without reaching the actual torque specification until the vehicle is lowered to the ground. Ensure the axle shaft has securely seated in the transaxle or on the intermediate shaft. Install the wheel and lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque specifications. Finally, tighten the axle shaft/hub nut to the appropriate torque specifications and install the wheel center cover. For the rear (AWD models), remove the wheel center cover and break the axle shaft hub nut loose. Block the front wheels, loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it on jackstands. Remove the wheel and use a brass punch or wood block to break the Axle Shaft loose from the wheel hub and remove the nut. Remove the rear knuckle and pry the Axle Shaft out of the differential, replacing the retaining ring with a new one. For installation, apply grease to the inner CV joint stub shaft and insert the splined end of the inner CV joint into the differential, making sure the spring clip locks in its groove. Grease the outer CV joint splines and insert the outer end of the Axle Shaft into the hub. Reconnect the rear knuckle and install a new Axle Shaft/hub nut, but only tighten it securely without reaching the actual torque specification until the vehicle is lowered to the ground. Install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque specifications. Finally, tighten the Axle Shaft/hub nut to the appropriate torque specifications and install the wheel center cover.