Rear Output Shaft
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 output shaft in cleaning solvent.
- Clean the rear output shaft oil galleries (1) and air dry.
- Inspect the input gear pilot bearing surface (2) and the clutch housing bearing surface (3) for the following conditions:
- Scoring
- Pitting
- Brinelling
- Excessive wear
- Inspect the splines on the rear output shaft for damage or excessive wear. Witness marks at the location of the gears are 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.