W350 1 Ton Pickup 4WD V8-360 5.9L VIN W 4-bbl (1983)
Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Replace
1. Raise and support vehicle, then block brake pedal in the up position using a suitable block of wood.
2. Remove rear wheels, then the axle shafts, hub and drum assembly if equipped with Spicer axle.
3. Disconnect hydraulic brake lines at wheel cylinder. Cap fittings to prevent loss of brake fluid.
4. Disconnect parking brake cables, if necessary.
5. Scribe alignment marks on the propeller shaft universal joint and pinion flange to ensure correct position during installation. Disconnect propeller
shaft at differential pinion flange and secure to one side.
6. Remove shock absorbers from spring plate studs, then the rear spring U-bolts.
7. Remove axle assembly from vehicle.
8. Reverse procedure to install.
