Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1328

Fig. 28: Front Drive Axle Lubricant Drain Plug
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

5. Remove the drain plug.

6. Drain the fluid from the front differential carrier assembly.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 29: Front Drive Axle Lubricant Drain Plug
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Install the drain plug.

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

2. Fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant. Use the correct fluid. Refer to

Approximate Fluid Capacities and Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants.

3. Install the fill plug.

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

4. Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

5. Lower the vehicle.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

SHIELD REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig. 30: Differential Carrier Shield & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Remove the front differential carrier shield bolts.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

3. Remove the front differential carrier shield.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 31: Differential Carrier Shield & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Install the front differential carrier shield.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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