Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1387

2. While holding the inner shaft against the differential side gear, turn the inner shaft in

order to align the splines of the inner shaft with the splines on the differential side
gear.

3. Drive the inner shaft into the differential case side gear using a soft-faced mallet until

the retaining ring on the inner shaft is fully seated within the groove in the differential
case side gear.

14. Pull back on the inner shaft to ensure that the inner shaft is properly retained in the

differential case side gear.

15. Install the drain plug and the washer.

16. Install the fill plug and the washer.

Tighten: Tighten the drain plug and the fill plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

17. Install the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly

Replacement (1500 FWD) or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (2500
4WD).

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY (8.25 S4WD AND 9.25 AXLES)

Special Tools

J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10

J 33842 Pilot Bearing Installer. See Special Tools.

J 36609 Axle Tube Bearing Installer. See Special Tools.

J 36616 Axle Mount Bushing Remover/Installer

J 45225 Axle Seal Installer. See Special Tools.

Assembly

1. Inspect the alignment mark between the differential bearing adjuster and the differential

carrier assembly case. If the line between the differential bearing adjuster and the
differential carrier assembly case is not aligned, re-align the 2 components as necessary.

2. Bend the differential adjuster nut lock tabs over the differential adjuster nut sleeves, 9.25

inch axle - right side.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 226: Left Side Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock & Bolt (9.25 Inch Axle)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Install the differential adjuster nut lock, 9.25 inch axle - left side.

4. Install the differential adjuster nut lock bolt.

Tighten: Tighten the differential adjuster lock nut bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

5. Lubricate the clutch shaft pilot bearing with axle lubricant. Use the correct fluid. Refer to

Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants.

Fig. 227: Identifying Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Install the clutch shaft to the differential carrier case half.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 228: View Of Vent Hose Connector
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. If servicing the 9.25 inch axle, install the vent hose connector.

Tighten: Tighten the vent hose connector to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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