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Identifying Axle Types

THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF AXLES AVAILABLE ON GENERAL MOTORS TRUCKS.


Axle Shaft Components:






Full Floating Axle
On full floating axles the drum is part of the hub assembly and they must be removed as an assembly.

Rear Drum Assembly:






Semi Floating Axle
On semi-floating axles the drum can be removed without removing the axle shaft.