Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1471

Fig. 246: Ring Gear Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle)
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2. Remove the ring gear bolts.

3. Remove the ring gear from the differential case.

Drive the ring gear off with a brass drift if necessary.

4. Separate the differential case assembly.

NOTE:

Refer to Ring Gear Removal Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 247: Differential Pinion Gears
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5. Remove the following from the differential case:

The thrust washers

The differential pinion gears

The differential pinion spider

IMPORTANT: If the differential pinion gears, the differential side and the

thrust washers are to be reused, mark the components so
they can be re-installed in their original location in the
differential case.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 248: Differential Side Gears
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6. Remove the differential side gears.

Assembly Procedure

1. Lubricate the differential side gears and the differential pinion gears with axle lubricant.

Use the proper fluid. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 249: Differential Side Gears
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2. Install the differential side gears into the differential case.

If the original differential side gears are being used, install the gears in the original location.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado