Express 2500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo (2010)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
Special Tools
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J 2619-01 - Slide Hammer With 1/2 x 13 Adapter
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J 45859 - Axle Shaft Remover/Installer
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 assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JH5, JH6) (See: Brakes and Traction
Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JH5, JH6)
)Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JH9) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JH9)).
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) (See:
Differential Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6,
9.5 Inch Axles))Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Differential Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)).
5. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.
6. On axles without a locking differential, remove the pinion shaft.
