Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1468

Fig. 237: Ring Gear & Differential Case
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7. Install the ring gear to the differential case.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 238: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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8. Install the new ring gear bolts.

IMPORTANT: The ring gear bolts have left - hand threads.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.

9. Tighten the ring gear bolts. Tighten the bolts alternately and in stages, gradually pulling the

ring gear onto the differential case.

Tighten: Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 239: Driving Differential Side Bearing Into Position
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10. Install the differential side bearings by performing the following steps:

1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 36597 in the case on the side

opposite the bearing installation.

2. Install the J 29710 (2) and the J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.

3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 29710 and the J 8092 .

DIFFERENTIAL OVERHAUL (8.6 INCH AXLE)

Disassembly Procedure

1. Remove the differential side bearings. Refer to Differential Side Bearings Replacement

(All Except 9.75 Inch Axle).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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