S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Axle Shaft Replacement
REAR DRIVE AXLE
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
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Raise the vehicle.
1. Rear wheels and drums.
2. Axle housing cover.
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Clean all dirt from the axle housing cover area.
3. Pinion shaft lock bolt.
4. Pinion shaft.
5. "C" lock from the button end of the axle shaft.
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Push the axle shaft in toward the center of the vehicle.
6. Axle shaft from the axle housing.
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Mark the shaft as left or right.