Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1200

Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions
which could cause the symptom.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the
symptom:

Click Noise In Turns

Clunk When Accelerating from Coast

Clunk Noise When Accelerating During Turns

CLICK NOISE IN TURNS

CLUNK WHEN ACCELERATING FROM COAST

Step

Action

Yes

No

DEFINITION: Clicking noise while turning in drive under load.

1

Check for worn or damaged outer CV joints.
Are the outer CV joints/seals worn?

Go to Step 2

System OK

2

Replace the outer CV joints/seals. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot
Replacement.
Is the repair complete?

System OK

-

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: A clunking noise present when accelerating from coast to drive under load.

1

Check for a loose wheel drive shaft to hub
assembly nut.
Is the wheel drive shaft nut loose?

-

Go to Step 2 Go to Step 3

2

Tighten the wheel drive shaft to hub
assembly nut to specification.
Is the repair complete?

240 N.m

(177 lb ft)

System OK

-

3

Check for a damaged inner CV joint.
Is the inner CV joint damaged?

-

Go to Step 4 System OK

4

Replace the inner CV joint. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and
Boot Replacement.
Is the repair complete?

-

System OK

-

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

CLUNK NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING DURING TURNS

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (2500)

Tools Required

J 45859 Axle Remover. See Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Check for worn or damaged outer wheel drive
shaft joints and/or seals.
Are the outer wheel drive shaft joints/seals
worn?

Go to Step 2

System OK

2

Check for proper clearance between the wheel
drive shaft and other components. Correct as
necessary.
Is the repair complete?

System OK

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the outer CV joints/seals. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot
Replacement.
Is the repair complete?

System OK

-

CAUTION: Do not attempt to move vehicle with drive axle(s) removed

from wheel bearing. Wheel(s) could fall off, dropping vehicle
to the ground and causing personal injury or damage to the
vehicle.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 2: Drive Axle Center Cap
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and

Installation .

3. Remove the drive axle center cap, if equipped.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 3: Pressing Wheel Drive Shaft From Hub
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Insert a drift or a large screwdriver through the brake caliper into one of the brake rotor

vanes in order to prevent the drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.

5. Remove the nut and the washer from the hub. Do not reuse the nut. A new nut must be used

when installing the wheel drive shaft.

6. Using the J 45859 or equivalent, press the wheel drive shaft from the hub. See Special

Tools.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado