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Chevrolet Trax: Rear axle shaft replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Drivline & Axle / Rear Drive Axle / Repair instructions / Rear axle shaft replacement

Special Tools

  • J-2619-01 Slide Hammer
  • J-45019 Flange Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

Fig. 14: Special Tool
Fig. 14: Special Tool

NOTE: Remove and discard the retaining ring from the rear axle. Replace with NEW only.

  1. Using the J-2619-01 hammer and the J-45019 remover (2), remove the rear axle shaft (1).
  2. Remove the J-2619-01 hammer and the J-45019 remover (2) from the rear axle shaft (1).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 15: Retaining Ring
Fig. 15: Retaining Ring

  1. Position the rear axle with the NEW retaining ring in the rear differential.
  2. Using a suitable hammer, lightly tap the rear axle (1) until it locks into place.
  3. Install the rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  4. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT

Special Tools

  • EN-45000 Seal Remover
  • J-44809 Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.

Fig. 16: Seal Removal Tool
Fig. 16: Seal Removal Tool

  1. Using the EN-45000 seal remover (2), remove the rear axle shaft seal (1).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 17: Rear Axle Seal
Fig. 17: Rear Axle Seal

  1. Position the rear axle seal (1) in the rear differential carrier (2).

Fig. 18: Rear Axle Seal And Special Tool
Fig. 18: Rear Axle Seal And Special Tool

  1. Using the J-44809 installer (1), install the rear axle seal.
  2. Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
  3. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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