K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair
Chevrolet Salisbury Semi-Floating Axle
Construction of the axle assembly is such that service operations may be performed with the housing installed in the vehicle or with the housing
removed and installed in a holding fixture. The following procedure is necessary only when the housing requires replacement.
1.
Raise vehicle and place stand jacks under frame side rails.
2.
Remove rear wheels and drums.
3.
Support rear axle assembly with a suitable jack so that tension is relieved in springs and tie rod, if equipped.
4.
Disconnect tie rod at axle housing bracket, if equipped.
5.
Remove trunnion bearing U-bolts from rear yoke, split universal joint, position propeller shaft to one side and tie it to frame side rail.
6.
Remove axle U-bolt nuts and allow shock absorbers to hang freely so that they do not interfere with axle. On K and V Series trucks, remove spacer
from axle housing.
7.
Disconnect hydraulic brake hose at connector on axle housing.
8.
Remove brake drum and disconnect parking brake cable at lever and at flange plate.
9.
Lower axle and remove from vehicle.
10.
Reverse procedure to install axle assembly.
