Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1366

DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLE (9.25 INCH AXLE)

Tools Required

J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit. See Special Tools.

J 36597 Side Bearing Puller Pilot - 9. See Special Tools.25 in Axle

Disassemble

1. Remove the differential side bearing by performing the following steps:

1. Place the differential case in a vise.

Fig. 166: View Of Differential Side Bearing

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2. Install the J 22888-20A (2) and the J 36597 (1) as shown. See Special Tools.

3. Remove the differential side bearings using theJ 22888-20A .

2. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Fig. 167: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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3. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.

Fig. 168: View Of Ring Gear
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IMPORTANT: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.

NOTE:

Do not pry the ring gear from the differential case. Prying the
ring gear from the differential case may cause damage to the
ring gear and/or the differential case.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

4. Remove the ring gear from the differential case.

Drive the ring gear off with a brass drift if necessary.

Fig. 169: View Of Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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5. Remove the pinion shaft lock bolt.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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