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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005SILVERADO 2500 HD, 2D PICKUP, 6.6 2, RWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESAXLE SHAFTSREAR DRIVE AXLE
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 2, RWD, Standard
Rear Drive Axle
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2D Pickup, 6.6 2, RWD, StandardSECTION Rear Drive Axle
- Specifications
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Repair Instructions
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (9.5/9.5LD, 10.5 Inch Axles)
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (11.5 Inch Axle)
- Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5/9.5LD, 10.5, and 11.5 Inch Axles)
- Vent Hose Replacement
- Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD Inch Axles)
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes)
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Outer
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Inner
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (w/Rear Disc)
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (w/Rear Drum)
- Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement
- Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes)
- Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles)
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles)
- Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD Inch Axles)
- Differential Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Side Bearings Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)
- Differential Side Bearings Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Rear Axle Replacement (35 Series)
- Rear Axle Replacement (15/25 Series)
- Rear Axle Replacement (15 Series with RPO NYS)
- Rear Axle Replacement (15 Series with Drum Brakes)
- Rear Axle Housing Replacement (w/Rear Disc)
- Rear Axle Housing Replacement (w/Rear Drum)
- Differential Overhaul (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Overhaul (9.5/9.5LD Inch Axles)
- Differential Overhaul (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Differential Overhaul (11.5 Inch Axle)
- Bearings Inspection
- Differential Inspection
- Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
- Rear Axle Housing Inspection
- Shims Inspection
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles)
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Pinion Depth Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Determining Total Shim Pack Size
- Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (9.5, and 9.5LD Inch Axles)
- Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axles)
- Wheel Bearing Adjustment
- Backlash Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
- Backlash Adjustment (9.75 Inch Axle)
- Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
- Notes
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Identification
- Gear Tooth Nomenclature
- Adjustments Affecting Tooth Contact
- Testing Procedure
- Correct Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Heel - Coast Side Toe Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Toe - Coast Side Heel Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Heel - Coast Side Heel Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Toe - Coast Side Toe Contact Pattern
- High Flank Contact Pattern
- Low Flank Contact Pattern
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment
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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.