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Brake Drum: Service and Repair
Identifying Axle Types

THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF AXLES AVAILABLE ON GENERAL MOTORS TRUCKS.

Axle Shaft Components

Full Floating Axle

On full floating axles the drum is part of the hub assembly and they must be removed as an assembly.

Rear Drum Assembly

Semi Floating Axle

On semi-floating axles the drum can be removed without removing the axle shaft.

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