TrailBlazer 2WD V8-5.3L (2007)
Important: When removing the axle shaft, do not rotate the shaft. Rotating the shaft will misalign the gears. Misaligning the gears will
make the installing of the axle shaft difficult.
12. Remove the axle shaft from the housing.
Installation Procedure
Important: Carefully insert the axle shaft in order to not damage the seal.
1. Install the axle shaft into the rear axle housing.
2. Slide the axle shaft into place allowing the splines to engage the differential side gear.
3. On axles without a locking differential, place the C-lock on the button end of the axle shaft.
4. On axles with a locking differential, keep the pinion shaft partially withdrawn.