Rear Output Shaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 GMC Sierra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the rear output shaft in cleaning solvent.
- Inspect the mainshaft rear bushing (1) in the rear output shaft for the following conditions:
- Scoring
- Pitting
- Excessive wear
- Inspect the rear output shaft splines (3) for damage or excessive wear. Witness marks at the location of the gears are normal.
- Inspect the rear output shaft planetary gear (2) for the following conditions:
- Chipped teeth
- Broken teeth
- Excessively worn teeth
- Replace the rear output shaft if any of the above conditions are found.