Axle Assembly

Fig 1: Rear Axle Assembly, Bushings And Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

The axle assembly (1) attaches to the underbody through a rubber bushing and bracket located at the front of each integral trailing arm. The brackets are attached to the underbody side rails with bolts (2). The axle structure itself maintains the geometrical relationship of the wheels relative to the centerline of the body.