Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement

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Fig 1: Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Axle Shaft Bolt (Qty: 8) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 185 N.m (137 lb ft)
2	Rear Axle Shaft
3	Rear Axle Shaft Gasket TIP: When installing the NEW gasket, apply a small amount of clean grease to hold the gasket in place while aligning the mounting hole in the axle shaft and the hub.