Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1207

Fig. 28: Halfshaft Seal Cover & Nylon Strap
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14. Gather the halfshaft seal cover material at the center. Wrap the halfshaft seal cover (1)

tightly with the nylon strap (2) provided in the kit.

WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT INNER JOINT AND BOOT REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers. See Special Tools.

J 36652-1 Drive Axle Clamp Swage Tool. See Special Tools.

J 36652-98 Axle Swage Tool. See Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) or

Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

2. Remove the wheel drive shaft seal cover, if applicable. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Seal

Cover Replacement.

Fig. 29: Tripot Housing & Swage Ring
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3. Use a hand grinder in order to cut through the swage ring (2).

4. Remove the tripot housing (1) from the halfshaft.

5. Wipe the grease off of the housing (1).

6. Thoroughly degrease the tripot housing (1).

7. Allow the tripot housing (1) to dry prior to assembly.

IMPORTANT: Use caution when using the hand grinder by the tripot

housing (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 30: Spacer Ring, Tripot Spider Assembly, Tripot Boot & Halfshaft Bar
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8. Using side cutters, remove the small boot retaining clamp.

9. Remove the following items from the halfshaft bar:

1. The spacer ring (1)

2. The tripot spider assembly (2)

3. The tripot boot (3)

10. Clean the halfshaft bar (4). Use a wire brush in order to remove any rust in the seal

mounting area (grooves).

11. Inspect the needle rollers, needle bearings, and trunnion. Inspect the tripot housing for

unusual wear, cracks, or other damage. Replace any damaged parts with the appropriate

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

service kit.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 31: Positionng Small End Of Joint Seal Into Joint Seal Groove
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1. Place the new small seal clamp (2) onto the small end of the joint seal (1). Compress the

joint seal (1) and small seal clamp (2) onto the halfshaft bar.

2. Position the small end of the joint seal (1) into the joint seal groove (3) on the halfshaft bar.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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