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GMC Master
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- Posted on Aug 03, 2010
Re: How to disassemble the rear end in a 2000 gmc yukon...
Removal & Installation
To Remove:
- Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section
- Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel and tire assemblies but do not remove the lug nuts
- Raise and support the vehicle
- Remove or disconnect the following:
- Wheel and tire assemblies
- Axle lubricant into a suitable container
- Rear driveshaft
- Parking brake cable
- Brake calipers
- Shock absorbers from the axle brackets
- Vent hose from the rear axle vent fitting
- Nuts and the washers from the U-bolts
- U-bolts, spring plates and spacers from the axle assembly
- Lower the axle assembly from the vehicle
To Install:
- Place the rear axle assembly under the vehicle
- Align the rear axle assembly with the springs then connect the spacers, spring plates and the U-bolts to the rear axle
- Raise the rear axle assembly into position
- Install or connect the following:
- Washers and nuts to the U-bolts; Torque to: 59 lb-ft. (80 Nm) then, Torque to: 89 lb-ft. (120 Nm)
- Vent hose to the rear axle vent fitting
- Shock absorbers to the rear axle
- Brake calipers (See: Brake Caliper)
- Parking brake cable (See: Parking Brake Cable)
- Rear driveshaft (See: Rear Driveshaft)
Wheel lug nut tightening sequence
- Fill the rear axle with lubricant
- Bleed the brake system (See: Brake Bleeding)
- Install the wheel and tire assemblies
- Lower the vehicle to the ground
- Torque lug nuts as follows:
- Single Wheel: Torque to: 140 lb-ft. (190 Nm)
- Dual Wheel: Torque to: 175 lb-ft. (240 Nm)
- Road test the vehicle to check performance
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