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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SSR AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESREAR DRIVE AXLEREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR AXLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet SSR Automatic
Removal Procedure
2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Place safety stands at the front-end of the vehicle.
- Support the rear axle with safety stands.
- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Disconnect the rear axle vent tube.
- Disconnect the propeller shaft from the pinion yoke and support as necessary. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
- Disconnect the left rear cable of the park brake from the rear axle. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear and to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear in Park Brake.
- Disconnect the right rear cable of the park brake from the rear axle. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear and to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear in Park Brake.
- Remove the caliper assemblies from the rear axle. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft from the rear axle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Rear Suspension.
- Remove the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.
- Disconnect the rear axle tie rod from the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Tie Rod Replacement in Rear Suspension.
- Disconnect the lower control arms from the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension.
- Disconnect the upper control arms from the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension.
- Remove the rear axle assembly from 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.