1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO Repair Guide

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Fig. 2: Bolt removal

Fig. 3: The fluid will begin to seep out

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Fig. 4: Pry the cover away

Fig. 5: Cover removal

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3. Remove the rear axle pinion sha
ft lock screw. Remove the rear axle
pinion shaft.
4. Push the flanged end of t he axle shaft into the axle housing and remove
the C-clip from the oppos ite end of the shaft.
5. Remove the axle shaft from the axle housing.
6. Using a suitable tool, remove the oi l seal from the axle housing. Be
careful not to damage the housing.

Fig. 6: C-lock removal

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Fig. 7: Bearing and seal side view

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Fig. 8: Bearing removal

Fig. 9: Bearing installation

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Fig. 10: Seal installation
7. Install tool J-22813-01 or equivalent, into the bore of the axle housing
and position it behind t he bearing, ensure the tangs of the tool engage
the outer race. Remove the bearing using a slide hammer.
8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Lubricate the new
bearing and sealing lips wi th gear lube before installing. Tighten the
pinion gear shaft lock screw to 27 ft. lbs. (36 Nm). Tighten the carrier
cover bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
BORG-WARNER REAR ASSEMBLY
The Borg-Warner axle assembly can be quickly identified by checking the axle
code. The Borg-Warner axle num bers are 4EW, 4EU and 4ET on 1988
vehicles, BET, BEU and BEW on 1989 vehicles and 9EQ and 9ER on 1990
vehicles.
1. Raise the vehicle and support is safely.
2. Remove the rear wheels and drums or rotors. Remove the brake components as required.

Fig. 11: Borg-Warner axle shaft removal

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Fig. 12: Bearing & seal installed
3. Remove the 4 nuts attaching the brake anchor plate and outer bearing
retainer to the axle housing.
4. Remove the axle shaft and wheel bearing assembly using axle shaft removal tool J-21595 and slide hammer J-2619 or equivalent.
5. To remove the inner bearing retai ner and the bearing from the axle shaft,
split the retainer with a chisel, then re move it from the shaft. Using tool J-
22912-01, press the bearing off the shaft.
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Make sure the axle
seal is installed with the spring side facing the center of the axle. Tighten
the backing plate bolts to 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm).
There are right (black banded) and left (gold banded) axle seals and they
cannot be interchanged.
PINION SEAL
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
EXCEPT BORG-WARNER REAR AXLE 1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove both rear wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Matchmark the driveshaft and pinion yoke so they may be reassembled
in the same position. Remove the driveshaft.
4. Using a suitable punch, mark the posit ion of the pinion yoke, pinion shaft
and nut so proper reinstallati on preload can be maintained.

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Fig. 1: Pinion nut removal

Fig. 2: Flange removal
5. Using a suitable tool, hold the pini on flange in place, then remove the
pinion flange nut and washer.
6. Place a container under the differential to catch any fluid that may drain
from the rear axle. Us ing a suitable tool, remove the pinion yoke.