REAR AXLIE PRODUCTION CODE TRUCK CORPORATION REAR AXLE CODE IDENTIFICATION All Corporation built rear axles are stamped with a prefix code designating the axle ratio and vehicle identification axle source build date and shift code EXAMPLE KAC G OO1 1 Axle Vehicle Source Day Shift Code U Code Code Code Refer to specific 1 Jan 1 001 model year chart C Buffalo G Gear Axle K GM of Canada W warren REAR AXLE PRODUCTION CODE LOCATION 10 SERIES The code is stamped on the front of the right axle tube 3 to 5 outboard of the carrier M 20 30 series The code is stamped on the top of the right axle tube 6 to 8 outboard of the carrier TRUCK DANA REAR AXLE CODE IDENTIFICATION Dana rear axles used in light duty trucks will be stamped with the Dana part number and production code indicating the month day year shift and production line on which the axles were assembled EXAMPLE 603560 1 KMN 9 29 F B 4 Dana P N I I I N A Month Code Model 9 September Year Production 1985 Line Code Axle Vehicle Day Code Shift Code 29th Day Code Refer to specific I model year chart The Dana part number and build date are stamped on the rear surface of the right hand axle tube In addition the three 3 digit axle code appears on a strip of tape attached to the outboard end of the axle tube j 199 GENERAL MOTORS SERVSCEPARTS OP1ERAT10NS LT TRUCK 52G 1 91 5 11 5 386