Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1202

WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (1500)

Tools Required

J 45859 Axle Remover. See Special Tools.

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 .

Fig. 8: Inserting Drift Or Screwdriver To Prevent Wheel Drive Shaft From Turning

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

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

in order to prevent the wheel drive shaft from turning.

Fig. 9: View Of Hub Nut & Washer
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Remove the nut (1) and washer (2) from the hub.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT reuse the wheel drive shaft nut, use a NEW nut only.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 10: Pressing Wheel Drive Shaft From Hub
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

5. Using the J 45859 or equivalent, remove the wheel drive shaft from the hub. See Special

Tools.

6. Remove the special tool.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 11: View Of Drive Flange & Retaining Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Remove the retaining bolts from the drive flange.

8. Remove the drift or large screwdriver from the brake rotor.

9. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft

Replacement (2500, 3500) or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (1500) .

10. Remove the shock module. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

Replacement .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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