Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-350 5.7L (1986)
shaft, use tool No. J-8853-01 or equivalent. Position chamfer on outer diameter of bearing retainer toward bearing. On models with limited slip,
both axle shaft splines should be fully engaged before axle shaft is rotated to maintain spline alignment.
Corporate
REAR AXLE SHAFT
Fig. 3 Pinion Shaft Lock Screw & Axle C-lock. GM Axle
1.
Raise vehicle and support vehicle, then remove wheel and brake drum or rotor.
2.
Drain lube from carrier and remove cover.
3.
Remove differential pinion shaft lock screw and remove differential pinion shaft, Fig. 3.
4.
Pull flange end of axle shaft toward center of vehicle and remove C-lock from button end of shaft, Fig. 3.
5.
Remove axle shaft from housing, being careful not to damage seal.
6.
Reverse procedure to install the axle shaft.
