Chevrolet Trax: Rear axle shaft replacement
Special Tools
- J-2619-01 Slide Hammer
- J-45019 Flange Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft
Replacement .
Fig. 14: Special Tool
NOTE: Remove and discard the retaining ring from the rear axle.
Replace with
NEW only.
- Using the J-2619-01 hammer and the J-45019 remover (2), remove the rear
axle shaft (1).
- Remove the J-2619-01 hammer and the J-45019 remover (2) from the rear
axle shaft (1).
Installation Procedure
Fig. 15: Retaining Ring
- Position the rear axle with the NEW retaining ring in the rear
differential.
- Using a suitable hammer, lightly tap the rear axle (1) until it locks
into place.
- Install the rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft
Replacement .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
REAR AXLE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT
Special Tools
- EN-45000 Seal Remover
- J-44809 Seal Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
Fig. 16: Seal Removal Tool
- Using the EN-45000 seal remover (2), remove the rear axle shaft seal
(1).
Installation Procedure
Fig. 17: Rear Axle Seal
- Position the rear axle seal (1) in the rear differential carrier (2).
Fig. 18: Rear Axle Seal And Special Tool
- Using the J-44809 installer (1), install the rear axle seal.
- Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Drain the rear differential carrier. Refer to Differential Oil
Replacement .
Disconnect the propelle
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
NOTE: Support the propeller shaft with mechanics wire.
Remove the propeller shaft from the differenti
Rear drive axle description and operation
The rear differential assembly in this vehicle consists of an aluminum
housing which contains a electric
clutch/coupler and a differential. The differential
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
ENCLAVE
ENCLAVE w/o QPR
ENCLAVE w/QPR
ENCORE
ENCORE All Models
LACROSSE
LaCROSSE GNA Base Suspension
LaCROSSE GNB Performance Suspension
REGAL
REGAL GNA Base Suspension
REGAL GNB Performance Suspension
VERANO
VERANO All Models
Fig. 12: Steering Column Upper Trim Cover
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement (Trax)
STEERING COLUMN UPPER TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT (ENCORE)
Fig. 13: Steering Column Upper Trim Cover
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement (Encore)
STEERING COLUMN LOWER TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT (TR