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Chapter 16
Rear Axle Assembly Construction and
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Construction and Operation Overview 310
Differential Assembly 312
Differential Drive Gears / Differential Case Assembly
/ Hydraulic Locking Differentials
Rear Axle Housing: Solid-Axle Rear Suspension 322
Removable Carrier / Integral Carrier
Rear Axle Housing: Independent Rear Suspension 325
Rear Drive Axles 325
Solid Drive Axle / Independently Suspended
Drive Axle
Chapter 17
Rear Axle Assembly Problems,
Troubleshooting, and Service . . . . . . . 335
Rear Axle Assembly Problems and
Troubleshooting 336
Abnormal Noise / Rear Axle Assembly Vibration /
Lubricant Leakage
Limited-Slip Differential Problems and
Troubleshooting 338
Rear Axle Assembly Lubricant Service 339
Rear Drive Axle Service 339
Solid Drive Axle Removal / Independently
Suspended Drive Axle Removal / Axle Bearing
Service / Wheel Stud Service / Axle Seal Service /
Solid Drive Axle Installation / Independently
Suspended Drive Axle Installation
Differential Assembly Service 345
Differential Assembly Inspection / Differential
Assembly Removal / Differential Disassembly /
Differential Assembly, Parts Inspection / Differential
Reassembly / Differential Assembly Adjustments /
Differential Assembly Installation
Chapter 18
Four-Wheel Drive Component Construction
and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Four-Wheel Drive Systems 366
Four-Wheel Drive Components 366
Transfer Case 368
Transfer Case Housing and External Components /
Internal Transfer Case Parts / Output Shafts / Central
Differential and Viscous Coupling / Multiple Plate
Clutch Pack / Hydraulic Locking Transfer Case
Components / Transfer Case Shift Mechanisms /
Electronic Transfer Case Components and Operation
Locking Hubs 379
Drive Shafts and Drive Axles 380
Other Four-Wheel Drive Parts 382
Types of Automatic Four-Wheel Drive 382
Range and Gear Ratio Control Transfer Case /
Range Control Only Transfer Case
Transfer Case Power Flow 385
Chain Drive Transfer Case Power Flow / Gear Drive
Transfer Case Power Flow
Chapter 19
Four-Wheel Drive Problems,
Troubleshooting, and Service . . . . . . . 395
Transfer Case Problems and Troubleshooting 396
Lubricant Leakage / Improper Engagement /
Abnormal Noises / Gear Disengagement / Hard
Shifting / Transfer Case Shudder
Electronic Transfer Case Problems 399
Input Sensor Problems / Output Motor Problems /
ECM Problems / Wiring and Connector Problems
Transfer Case Electrical Checks 400
Using Scan Tools to Check the Transfer Case 401
Trouble Codes / Other Scan Tool Data
Retrieving Trouble Codes without a Scan Tool 402
Checking Component Operation 402
Test Equipment / System Operation Testing /
Component Testing
Replacing Electronic Transfer Case Components 405
Speed Sensors / ECMs / Transfer Case Shift Motors /
Rechecking System Operation / ECM Relearn
Procedures
Transfer Case Overhaul 406
Transfer Case Removal / Transfer Case Disassembly /
Transfer Case Parts Inspection / Transfer Case
Reassembly / Transfer Case Installation
Servicing Locking Hubs 415