C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-350 5.7L (1989)
6.
Reverse foregoing procedure to install the axle shaft.
Axle Assembly
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
1.
Raise and support vehicle. Using a jack, support rear axle assembly.
2.
Drain fluid from axle assembly.
3.
Mark driveshaft to flange, then disconnect driveshaft and tie driveshaft to side rail or crossmember.
4.
Tape bearing cups to prevent loss of the rollers.
5.
Remove wheel and brake drum or hub and drum assembly.
6.
Disconnect parking brake cable from lever and brake flange plate.
7.
Disconnect and cap hydraulic brake lines from connectors.
8.
Remove shock absorbers from axle brackets.
9.
Disconnect vent line from vent fitting.
10.
Remove height sensing and brake proportional valve brackets.
11.
Remove nuts and washers from U-bolts.
12.
Carefully remove U-bolts, spring plates and spacers from axle assembly.
13.
Lower axle assembly from vehicle.
14.
Reverse procedure to install.
Axle Housing
REAR AXLE HOUSING
Construction of the axle assembly is such that service operations may be performed with the housing installed in the vehicle or with the housing
removed and installed in a holding fixture. The following procedure is necessary only when the housing requires replacement.
1.
Raise vehicle and place jackstands under frame side rails. Support axle housing with a suitable jack.
2.
Drain lubricant from axle housing and remove propeller shaft.
3.
Remove wheel and brake drum.
4.
Disconnect parking brake cable from lever and at brake flange plate.
5.
Disconnect hydraulic brake lines from connector and lower shock mounting from axle brackets.
6.
Remove vent hose from axle vent fitting if equipped.
7.
Disconnect height-sensing and brake proportioning valve linkage if equipped.
8.
Support assembly with a hydraulic jack and remove rear stabilizer bar.
9.
Remove U-bolts, spring plates and spacers from axle assembly.
10.
Lower jack and axle assembly.
11.
Reverse procedure to install.
Axle Shaft, Oil Seal & Bearing
REAR AXLE SHAFT, OIL SEAL AND BEARING
Fig. 1 Position Case For Clearance
Fig. 2 Axle Shaft & Housing Components. Chevrolet Semi-Floating Axle
