Chevrolet Trax: Rear axle replacement

Special Tools

• CH 51035 Rear Axle Supporter Adapter
• DT 50187 Rear Axle Supporter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tires and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the park brake cables from the rear axle.

NOTE: Cap the rear brakes lines so as to prevent the hydraulic brake system from being contaminated.

4. Remove the rear brake line from the rear axle.

NOTE: Relocate the rear brake assembly to the side using mechanics wire.

5. Remove the rear spring. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement.
6. Remove the rear wheel bearing/hub from the rear axle. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With Disc Brakes), Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With Drum Brakes).
7. Install the DT 50187 supporter with the CH 51035 adapter on a hydraulic jack or an appropriate support, and using a hydraulic jack stand with the supporter, support the rear axle assembly.

Fig. 14: Rear Axle Mounting Bracket

8. Using a bright colored paint, mark (1) the outline of the rear axle mounting bracket to the chassis to properly align the rear axle to the chassis for installation.

Fig. 15: Rear Axle Mounting Bolts

9. Remove the rear axle mounting bolts (1).

Fig. 16: Rear Axle Assembly

10. Lower the hydraulic jack with the rear axle and remove the rear axle assembly (1).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 17: Rear Axle Assembly

1. Using a hydraulic jack stand with the DT 50187 supporter and the CH 51035 adapter , position the rear axle assembly (1) in the vehicle.

Fig. 18: Rear Axle Mounting Bracket

2. Align the mounting points of the rear axle to the painted outline (1) on the chassis.

Fig. 19: Rear Axle Mounting Bolts

3. Install the rear axle mounting bolts (1).

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

4. Using the EN-45059 meter , tighten the rear axle mounting bolts (1) to:

• First Pass 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
• Final Pass plus 38 degrees

5. Install the rear spring. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement.
6. Install the rear wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts to the rear axle. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With Disc Brakes), Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With Drum Brakes).
7. Install the rear park brake cables.
8. Install the rear brake lines on the rear axle.
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) , Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
11. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

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