Rear Output Shaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the rear output shaft with rear output shaft bearing in cleaning solvent.
- Air dry and ensure all solvent is removed from the bearing.
- Inspect the rear output shaft bearing for the following conditions:
- Scoring
- Pitting
- Brinelling
- Excessive wear
- Replace the rear output shaft bearing if it is faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
- Inspect the mainshaft rear support bushing for the following conditions:
- Pitted
- Wear
- Corrosion
- Replace the mainshaft rear support bushing if any of the above conditions are found. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
- Inspect the rear output shaft splines for wear or damage.
- Inspect the rear output shaft bearing area for a spun bearing.
- Replace the rear output shaft if any of the above conditions are found.