What kind of oil does the AWD Q50 have?
The AWD Q50 has 4 additional mechanical fluids other than the engine oil that need attention. The rear differential (same as only RWD Q50) as well as Front differential oil, transfer case and transmission fluid.
How much torque does a 4WD axle nut have?
Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Loosen 45° then retighten to 199 ft-lbs/270 Nm. 4WD 1980-1991 With manual locking hubs: Tighten adjusting nut to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm while turning hub. Back off and retighten to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm. Back off to 0. Install ring and tighten locknut to 160 ft-lbs/217 Nm minimum. Tang on ring must press through slot on spindle.
How to replace AWD front hub bearing assembly?
Prop open the wheel center cap and start spraying the PB Blaster right away. The more time it has to soak in the better. Straighten and remove the locking pin with a plier. At this point do not jack up the truck yet. You gonna need the friction on the tire to loosen the hub nut. Find yourself a nice breaker bar.
Can a cracked CV boot cause axle failure?
A torn or cracked CV boot will leak grease that ends up tossed around while the axle turns. A leaky boot will eventually lead to CV joint failure, as dirt and debris will get into the boot and damage the joint.
The AWD Q50 has 4 additional mechanical fluids other than the engine oil that need attention. The rear differential (same as only RWD Q50) as well as Front differential oil, transfer case and transmission fluid.
What are torque specifications for Chevy axle nut?
2012-2017 There are two types of wheel drive shaft nuts, both of which have different tightening torque specifications. Check the style nut that is on the vehicle when staking the nut. Style 1 nut has the thin collar (1.5 mm) thickness. Style 2 nut has the thick collar (2.7 mm) thickness.
Prop open the wheel center cap and start spraying the PB Blaster right away. The more time it has to soak in the better. Straighten and remove the locking pin with a plier. At this point do not jack up the truck yet. You gonna need the friction on the tire to loosen the hub nut. Find yourself a nice breaker bar.
A torn or cracked CV boot will leak grease that ends up tossed around while the axle turns. A leaky boot will eventually lead to CV joint failure, as dirt and debris will get into the boot and damage the joint.