Savana 2500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo (2008)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/RPO JL4)
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/RPO JL4)
Special Tools
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J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J 45859 Axle Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair)
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3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
4. Remove the rear cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Differential
Assembly/Differential Cover/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Housing Cover
and Gasket Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Differential Assembly/Differential Cover/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Housing
Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
5. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.
6. Remove the pinion shaft.
