Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1362

Fig. 151: Differential Bearing Adjuster Nuts & Bearing Cups
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26. Remove the right side differential bearing adjuster by doing the following:

1. Install the J 36599-A onto the differential bearing adjuster nut. See Special Tools.

2. Turn the J 36599-A clockwise in order to push the bearing cup out of the bore. See

Special Tools.

27. Remove the right side differential bearing adjuster nut sleeve using a hammer and brass

drift.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 152: Holding Pinion Flange Using Special Tool
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28. Install the J 8614-01 as shown. See Special Tools.

Remove the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01 . See Special Tools.

29. Remove the washer.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 153: View Of Pinion Yoke
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30. Install the J 8614-2 (2) and the J 8614-3 (3) into the J 8614-01 (1) as shown. See Special

Tools.

31. Remove the pinion yoke by turning the J 8614-3 (3) clockwise while holding the J 8614-01

(1). See Special Tools.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 154: Installing J 45765 To Left Side Differential Carrier Case (9.25 Inch Axle)
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32. Install the J 45765 to the left side differential carrier case half over the drive pinion as

shown. See Special Tools.

33. Turn the forcing screw of the J 45765 clockwise to remove the following components from

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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