Rear Axle Disassembled Views (8.5 inch VSES)

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Fig 1: 8.5 Inch Rear Axle with Disc Brake and VSES

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer
2	Differential Side Gear
3	Differential Cross Shaft
4	Differential Pinion Gear
5	Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washer
6	Differential Side Gear
7	Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer
8	Differential Pinion Gear
9	Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washer
10	Ring Gear Bolt
11	Differential Case Bearing Assembly
12	Differential Case Bearing Shim
13	Differential Bearing Cap
14	Differential Bearing Cap Bolt
15	Differential Bearing Adjuster Lock
16	Differential Bearing Adjuster Lock Bolt
17	Drive Pinion
18	Cover Pan Gasket
19	Cover Pan
20	Brake Cable Bracket
21	Cover Pan Bolt
22	Brake Line Bracket
23	Fill Plug
24	Fill Plug Washer
25	Pinion Bearing Shim
26	Pinion Head Bearing Assembly
27	Pinion Bearing Spacer
28	Differential Carrier Magnet
29	VSES Sensor Assembly
30	VSES Sensor Bolt
31	Park Brake Assembly
32	Park Brake Attachment Bolt
33	Axle Shaft Bearing Assembly
34	Axle Shaft Seal Assembly
35	VSES Exciter Ring Assembly
36	Caliper Assembly
37	Caliper Bolt
38	Carrier Drain Plug
39	Axle Shaft C-Lock
40	Push Nut
41	Brake Rotor
42	Wheel Stud
43	Axle Shaft
44	Pinion Flange Nut
45	Pinion Flange Washer
46	Pinion Flange Assembly
47	Pinion Flange Seal Assembly
48	Pinion Tail Bearing Assembly
49	Axle Housing Assembly
50	Vent Hose Connector
51	Differential Case
52	Differential Case Bearing Adjuster
53	Differential Case Bearing Assembly
54	Ring Gear
55	Differential Cross Shaft Lock Screw