Drive Axles - Except Full Floating Axle: Description
Drive axle assembly is hypoid gear type with integral carrier housing. See Fig 1. This type assembly is used on light-duty emission vehicles with semi-floating axles. Differential side bearing preload adjustment and drive pinion depth adjustment are made by using shims. Pinion bearing preload is made with a collapsible spacer. A removable differential cover permits inspection and minor servicing of differential without removing axle assembly from vehicle. Some models are equipped with a locking differential.