C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Full-Floating Axle (11 Inch Ring Gear)
REAR DRIVE AXLE
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Axle cap bolts.
A. Tap the axle cap lightly with a soft-faced hammer to loosen the gasket.
B. Grip the rib on the axle shaft with a locking plier and twist to start shaft removal.
2. Axle shaft from the tube.
Clean
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Remove old RTV or gasket.
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Outside face of the hub assembly.
Inspect
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Shaft to see if it is bent.
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Shaft splines for chips, burrs, cracking, or if they are worn.
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Replace if any of the above conditions exist.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application.
The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require
thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors
on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may
