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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012COLORADO 4WD L5-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYLOCATIONSFRONT DRIVE AXLE
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD L5-3.7L
Front Drive Axle
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD L5-3.7LSECTION Front Drive Axle
Front Drive Axle Disassembled Views
Front Drive Axle
1 - Pinion Nut
2 - Pinion Yoke Washer
3 - Pinion Yoke
4 - Pinion Seal
5 - Bearing Assembly
6 - Vent Connector
7 - Carrier and Cap Assembly
8 - Axle Shaft Seal
9 - Bearing Assembly
10 - Bracket Bolt
11 - Bracket
12 - Bushing
13 - Bushing
14 - Disconnect Housing
15 - Alignment Pin
16 - Alignment Pin
17 - Thrust Washer
18 - Clutch Gear
19 - Shifter Fork Spring
20 - Shifter Fork
21 - Disconnect Sleeve
22 - Bearing Assembly
23 - Axle Shaft
24 - Thrust Washer
25 - Bearing Assembly
26 - Disconnect Gasket
27 - Tube Bolt
28 - Tube
29 - Tube Bolt
30 - Actuator
31 - Tube Gasket
32 - Pinion Spacer
33 - Bearing Assembly
34 - Pinion Shim
35 - Pinion Stem
36 - Cover Pan Gasket
37 - Cover Pan
38 - Cover Pan Bolt
39 - Fill Plug Washer
40 - Fill Plug
41 - Ring Gear
42 - Differential Bearing Shim
43 - Bearing Assembly
44 - Lock Screw
45 - Pinion Shaft
46 - Case
47 - Ring Gear Bolt
48 - Bearing Assembly
49 - Differential Bearing Shim
50 - Side Gear Thrust Washer
51 - Side Gear
52 - Pinion Gear Thrust Washer
53 - Pinion Gear
54 - Side Gear Thrust Washer
55 - Side Gear
56 - Pinion Gear Thrust Washer
57 - Pinion Gear
58 - Axle Shaft Seal
59 - Bearing Assembly
60 - Bushing
61 - Bracket Bolt
62 - Bushing
63 - Bracket
64 - Drain Plug
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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.