Caprice V8-305 5.0L (1986)
Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair
EXC. CORVETTE
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 and support vehicle, then support rear axle with a suitable jack.
2.
Disconnect shock absorbers from lower mountings.
3.
Remove propeller shaft.
4.
Disconnect upper control arms from axle housing attachments, if equipped with coil springs.
5.
Disconnect brake line from axle housing junction block and the parking brake cable.
6.
Disconnect lower control arms from axle housing attachments, if equipped with coil springs.
7.
On models equipped with coil springs, lower axle slowly until springs can be moved. Roll axle assembly out from under vehicle.
8.
On models equipped with leaf springs, remove leaf springs as outlined under ``Leaf Springs & Bushings, Replace'' in Rear Suspension Section.
Roll axle assembly out from under vehicle.
9.
Reverse procedure to install.
