Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement
Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the flange bolts.
4. Lightly tap the axle shaft with a soft-faced hammer in order to loosen the shaft.
5. Grip the rib on the axle shaft flange with a locking pliers. Twist the axle shaft flange in order to start the axle shaft removal.
6. Remove the axle shaft from the tube.
7. Remove the gasket.
8. Clean the axle shaft flange and the outside face of the hub assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the gasket onto the axle shaft.
2. Install the gasket and the axle shaft into the axle tube.
1. Ensure the shaft splines mesh into the differential side gear.
2. Align the holes in the axle flange and the gasket with the holes in the hub.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
3. Install the axle flange bolts.
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For the 10.5 inch axle, tighten the rear axle flange bolts to 156 Nm (115 lb ft).
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For the 11.5 inch axle, tighten the rear axle flange bolts to 185 Nm (136 lb ft).
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
5. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle) (See:
Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle))Rear Axle
Lubricant Level Inspection (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axle) (See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear
Drive Axle).
6. Lower the vehicle.
