AIM- Study ,dismantling and assembly of rear axle .

INTRODUCTION- For many years the most popular drive axle assembly was mounted at
the rear of the car . Hence the axle engaged to the side gears in the differential ,drive and rear wheels . each axle is contained in and protected by a rear axle housing. The gear lubricant flows down the long prevent leakage .the axles are supported at one end in the carrier . at the wheel end they are supported by a rear axle bearing placed between the axle and the housing . The wheel supports the weight of the automobile through the axle and bearing to the housing. The rear axle bearing may be sealed ,or it may be lubricated by the oil in the rear axle housing . The axle usually drives the rear wheel through a flange and stud arrangement .The studs on the flange mount to wheel with lug nuts. On another arrangement , the axle has a key or splines that engage a hub to which the wheel is mounted .

TYPES OF REAR AXLE There are three types of rear axle as followed1. LIVE AXLE- It supports part of the weight of the vehicle and drives the wheels connected to the half shafts or axle shafts . 2. DEAD AXLE- A dead axle or non drive axle carries part of the weight ,but does not drive the wheels . 3. INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION TYPE In this type the differential is bolted to the chasis and does not with the suspension .

Dismantling Of Rear Axle- According to this first of all

1. Remove six cap screws holding axle housing to transaxle housing, and remove axle assembly. 2. Clean axle housing and transverse mating surfaces. 3. Repeat for other side if necessary. Installation is done in the reverse order of removal. 4. Remove large snap ring from groove of axle housing. 5. Use a press to remove axle shaft from axle housing. 6. Remove remaining snap ring to remove axle shaft components. 7. Inspect axle shaft and housing for wear or damage Replace parts as necessary. 8. Inspect bearing for smooth rotation. Replace if necessary.

NOTE: Ball bearing is not pressed into housing. When placed

in axle housing it may be loose. A clearance up to 0.38 mm (0.015 in.) is normal.

Assembly of Rear Axle- according to this as follows1. Install bearing, seal and snap ring into axle housing. Put spring-side of seal into housing first. 2. Apply petroleum jelly to lips of seal and inner diameter of sleeve. 3. Install snap ring, washer and sleeve on axle shaft. Use a piece of pipe with a minimum inside diameter of 31 mm (1- 3/16 in.) to push sleeve and washer tight against shoulder of shaft. 4. Install axle shaft assembly into axle housing using a press. Press shaft only until a rapid increase in pressure is noticed. 5. Install washer and snap ring on axle shaft.

6. Use a piece of pipe (D) with a minimum inside diameter of 31 mm (1-3/16 in.), maximum outer diameter of 43 mm (1-11/16 in.) and approximately 330 mm (13 in.) long to install snap ring.

Important-Avoid damage! Do not use excessive force to

install axle shaft. Axle housing may be cracked or damaged if too much force is used.