Rear Output Shaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the rear output shaft in cleaning solvent.
- Clean the rear output shaft oil galleries (2), and air dry.
- Inspect the input gear pilot bearing surface (1) and the drive gear sleeve journal surface (4) for the following conditions:
- Scoring
- Pitting
- Brinelling
- Excessive wear
- Inspect the rear output shaft splines (3) for damage or excessive wear. Witness marks at the location of the gears is normal.
- Replace the rear output shaft if any of the above conditions are found.
IMPORTANT:
Do not attempt to smooth any roughness in the bearing journals.