Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1460

Fig. 211: View Of Junction Block
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14. Install the brake pipe junction block.

15. Install the brake pipe junction block bolt.

Tighten: Tighten the brake pipe junction block bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

16. Connect the park brake cables. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left

Side (JF3, JF7) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (JD9) and
Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JF3, JF7) or Parking Brake
Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JD9) .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 212: Vent Hose & Rear Axle
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17. Connect the vent hose (1) to the axle vent fitting.

Fig. 213: Shock Absorber Lower Mount
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18. Install the shock absorbers to the lower mount bracket.

19. Install the shock absorber bolts and the nuts.

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

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 214: Identifying Driveshaft Pinion, Yoke Retainers & Bolts
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20. Install the propeller shaft (3) to the pinion yoke (4).

Align the reference marks made during removal.

21. Install the propeller shaft yoke retaining clamps (2) and the bolts (1).

Tighten: Tighten the yoke retaining clamp bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

22. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

23. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities

and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .

24. Remove the jack and utility stands.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

25. Lower the vehicle.

REAR AXLE HOUSING REPLACEMENT (W/REAR DRUM)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (15 Series with Drum Brakes)

or Rear Axle Replacement (15/25 Series) or Rear Axle Replacement (35 Series).

2. Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and

Gasket Replacement.

3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

4. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum

Brake w/VSES) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes w/o
VSES) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles w/VSES).

Fig. 215: Rear Brake Assemblies

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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