Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2748

Fig. 13: Rear Spring Bracket Nut And Bolt
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1. Install the shackle to the spring.

2. Install the shackle nut and bolt to the spring.

Tighten: Tighten the shackle nuts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

3. Install the leaf spring assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Leaf Spring Replacement.

4. Remove the safety stands.

5. Lower the vehicle.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

WHEEL STUD REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

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

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

3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9) or Rear Brake

Rotor Replacement (JH6) or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH7) .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 14: Removing Wheel Stud From Hub Flange
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4. Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange using the J 43631 .

5. Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 15: View Of Wheel Nut & Studs
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1. Install the new stud into the hub flange hole using firm hand pressure.

2. Install 4 washers to the new wheel stud.

3. Thread a wheel nut onto the new stud with the flat side facing the front hub flange.

4. Tighten the lug nut until the stud contacts the back of the hub flange.

5. Remove the wheel nut.

6. Remove the washers.

7. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9) or Rear Brake

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado