Rear Case Half
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 2007 GMC Yukon, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the rear case half in cleaning solvent and air dry.
- Remove the sealer from the case sealing surfaces.
- Inspect the case for being broken or cracked.
- Replace the case if it is broken or cracked.
- Inspect the sealing surfaces (1) for damage.
- Repair small scratches or nicks with a soft stone.
- Inspect the case threaded bolt holes for damage.
- Repair any damaged threads.
- Inspect the oil pump wear sleeve (5) for wear or damage.
- Replace the oil pump wear sleeve if faulty.
- Inspect the front output shaft rear bearing (4) for the following conditions:
- Roughness
- Brinelling
- Pitting
- Replace the front output shaft rear bearing if any of the above conditions are found. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
- Inspect the rear output shaft bearing for the following conditions:
- Roughness
- Brinelling
- Pitting
- Inspect the rear output shaft rear bearing for a spun bearing bore.
- Replace the case if a bearing has spun.
- Inspect the rear output shaft rear bearing retaining ring (2) for being bent or twisted.
- Replace a faulty retaining ring.
- Inspect the rear output shaft bushing (3) for scoring or wear.
- Replace a faulty rear output shaft bushing. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
NOTE:
Refer to Machined Surface Damage Notice
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