Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1465

Fig. 229: Ring Gear & Differential Case
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7. Install the ring gear to the differential case.

IMPORTANT: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case

must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring
gear.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 230: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

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

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

8. Install the new ring gear bolts.

Hand start each bolt in ensure 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 237 N.m (175 lb ft).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 231: 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 8107-5 in the case on the side

opposite the bearing installation.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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