Rear Axle Disassembled Views

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Rear Axle Disassembled Views
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Fig 1: Differential Carrier and Case Assembly
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Callout Component Name
1 Output Shaft Oil Seal - Left
2 Bolt
3 Cover - Left
4 Bearing
5 O-ring
6 Dowel
7 Carrier
8 Vent
9 Oil Seal - Automatic Transmission Only
10 Cover - Automatic Transmission Only
11 O-ring - Automatic Transmission Only
12 O-ring
13 Cover - Right
14 Bolt
15 Output Shaft Oil Seal - Right
16 Differential Case Assembly
17 Bolt
18 Ring Gear
19 Shim(s)
20 Race
21 Bearing
22 Bolt
23 Differential Case - Right
24 Cross Pin
25 Clutch Pack - Right
26 C-Clip
27 Gear and Output Shaft - Right
28 Side Gears
29 Side Gear Washers
30 Gear - Left
31 C-Clip
32 Output Shaft - Left
33 C-Clip
34 Clutch Pack - Left
35 Differential Case - Left
36 Bearing
37 Race
38 Shim(s)
39 Magnet
Fig 2: Drive Pinion Assembly
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Callout Component Name
1 Stud
2 Bolt
3 Cover - Rear
4 O-Ring
5 Nut
6 Bolt
7 Pinion Housing/Cage - with Bearings and Spacer
8 Pinion
9 Shims
10 Carrier
11 Bolt
12 Vehicle Speed Sensor
13 O-Ring
14 Transmission Stud - Cover
15 Bolt
16 Transmission Stud - Case
17 Adapter
18 Washer
19 Drain Plug
20 Washer
21 Lubricant Fill Tag
22 Fill Plug
23 Bearing
24 Race
25 Pinion Housing/Cage
26 Spacer
27 Race
28 Bearing
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