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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1983SUBURBAN C20, 5.7 M, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESDRIVE AXLE - 10.5"REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONAXLE ASSEMBLY
1983 Chevrolet Suburban C20, 5.7 M, Standard
Axle Assembly
1983 Chevrolet Suburban C20, 5.7 M, StandardSECTION Axle Assembly
- Raise vehicle and support weight at frame side rails. Remove rear wheels. Disconnect drive shaft and tie out of the way. Remove wheel hub. Disconnect parking brake cable at lever and at flange plate.
- Disconnect hydraulic brake hose at connector on axle housing. Disconnect shock absorbers at axle brackets. Raise axle assembly slightly to relieve tension on springs. Remove spring "U" bolts, and lower axle assembly to floor. To install, reverse removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.