Oldsmobile 26033364 Shaft,Rear Axle

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Start by loosening the wheel lug nuts and raising the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the wheel.

4WD models use a fully independent front axle assembly consisting of a differential and a pair of drive axles with inner and outer constant velocity (CV) joints. An extension axleshaft is employed on the right side to compensate for the distance difference between the differential and the right front wheel.

To start the process of removing the rear differential, lift the rear of the vehicle and support it securely using jackstands. Take off the wheel as well as brake drum. If there is a locking differential on that vehicle, remove both rear wheels and brake drums. Remove the cover of your differential to let the oil drain into a pan. For traditional differentials, take out pinion shaft by extracting lock bolt. Using an assistant push in on an outer flanged end of an axle shaft while removing any c-lock from groove inside opposite end of a shaft. Turn over such a differential so that you can gain access and support its pinion shaft in order to avoid it falling down into case when working on locking type differentials. Partially withdraw your pinion shaft by taking out its lock bolt and rotating this type of differential until a shaft touches case allowing enough space for clearing out to c-locks. Use screwdriver for twisting c-lock until open endpoints are aligned then insert axleshaft back in then remove c-lock which is compressed at this time, repeat procedure with another axleshaft also with C-Lock no longer in place carefully pullout axleshaft because it may damage oil seal if not taken with great care some models may have a thrust washer in diff make sure it doesn't fall out when removing axle shaft next, take care inserting this part into housing so that it seats properly inside differential always used on typical differentials putting lock on flange must be used to achieve this result put C-Lock back into groove on axle shaft slide backwards using correct positioning after installing C-locks after withdrawing axleshafts slowly until C-Lock clears thrust block now that c-locks are installed push pinion shat through position where hole lines up with lock bold hole then install lock bolt at last install cover and fill diff with specified lubricants reinstalling brake drums and wheels followed by lowering car.

Disconnect and compress the shock absorbers.

Remove the steering knuckle.

Disconnect the parking brake cables.

Carefully insert the axleshaft into the housing and seat it securely in the differential.

The differential is housed within a casting known as the "carrier," which has a pressed steel cover. The steel axle tubes are pressed into and welded to the carrier.

If applicable, disconnect the vent hose and brake hose.

Carefully insert the axleshaft into the housing and seat it securely in the differential.

Use a large breaker bar to break loose the driveaxle hub nut.

The optional locking limited-slip rear axle allows for normal operation until one wheel loses traction. This differential includes a pair of clutch "cones" that slow the rotation of the differential case when one wheel is on a firm surface and the other on a slippery one, equalizing the rotation speed of the axleshaft driving the wheel with traction.

Start by loosening the rear wheel lug nuts and raising the rear of the vehicle with jackstands placed under the frame.

Hit the inner part of the tri-pot housing with a hammer and a piece of wood until the snap-ring releases.

4WD models use a fully independent front axle assembly consisting of a differential and a pair of drive axles with inner and outer constant velocity (CV) joints. An extension axleshaft is employed on the right side to compensate for the distance difference between the differential and the right front wheel.

The initial steps for removing the rear differential are as follows: Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel and brake drum. For vehicles with a locking differential, remove both rear wheels and brake drums.