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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CHEVY VAN G20, 5.0 H, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESDRIVE AXLE - FULL FLOATINGREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONFRONT AXLE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL
1986 Chevrolet Chevy Van G20, 5.0 H, Standard
Front Axle Assembly: Removal
1986 Chevrolet Chevy Van G20, 5.0 H, StandardSECTION Removal
- Raise vehicle on a twin-post hoist. Remove front tires from vehicle. Remove front hubs. See HUB & BEARINGS . Remove brake caliper and rotor assembly.
- Remove washers and nuts securing stabilizer links to stabilizer bar. Disconnect stabilizer links from stabilizer bar. If required, remove "U" bolts and nuts retaining stabilizer bar and mounting brackets to axle. Remove stabilizer bar.
- Remove 2 nuts and "U" bolts from front axle "U" joint flange and disconnect axle from front axle pinion flange. Using wire, secure driveshaft to frame. Disconnect vent tube at axle housing. Plug vent fitting.
- On right side of vehicle, remove nut and bolt and disconnect tracking bar from right spring cap. Carefully lower twin-post hoist until vehicle is about 3 feet floor. Position safety stands on front leaf springs about halfway between front axle leaf spring and rear mounting shackle. Lower vehicle so springs rest on safety stands.CAUTION: Before proceeding, ensure vehicle is securely supported.
- Support axle under differential carrier with a suitable jack. Remove "U" bolts and nuts securing axle to spring. Carefully lower axle from vehicle.
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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.