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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 14 (DRIVE AXLES)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONAXLE SHAFTSINSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M
Axle Shafts: Installation
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation
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- Position the axle shaft to the rear axle differential output shaft. Carefully align and guide the axle shaft onto the differential output shaft. Engage the axle shaft fully onto the differential output shaft using light force. Check to be certain that the axle shaft is fully seated on the differential output shaft. Begin to position the suspension knuckle to the axle shaft. Align and carefully guide the axle shaft into the wheel hub and bearing but do not seat fully. This will provide additional clearance to the lower ball joint nut. Connect the lower ball joint to the suspension knuckle.
- Install the parking brake cable into the bracket. Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the outer tie rod end to the suspension knuckle. Install the rear transverse spring. See appropriate REAR - CORVETTE article in SUSPENSION.
- Set the parking brake. Insert a drift or punch into the brake rotor cooling fins and against the caliper to prevent the wheel hub and bearing from turning. Begin to install the axle shaft retaining nut onto the axle shaft by hand. Slowly tighten the nut to draw the axle shaft to the wheel hub and bearing. Tighten the axle shaft spindle nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the drift or punch. Release the parking brake. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten wheel lug nuts to specification. Lower the 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.