Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1848

Fig. 213: Rear Axle Vent Hose (8.6 or 9.5 Inch Ring Gear)
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11. If equipped with a 8.6 or a 9.5 inch ring gear, install the rear axle vent hose to the rear axle,

if necessary.

12. Install the vent hose swivel clip to the rear brake crossover pipe, if necessary.

13. Remove the adjustable jack stands from under the rear axle, if necessary.

14. Install the spare tire, if necessary.

15. Lower the vehicle.

MUFFLER REPLACEMENT (6.6L)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Removal Procedure

Fig. 214: View Of Vent Hose Swivel Clip & Rear Brake Crossover Pipe
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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the spare tire, if necessary.

3. Install adjustable jack stands under the rear axle, if necessary.

4. Remove the rear axle vent hose from the rear axle, if necessary.

5. Remove the vent hose swivel clip from the rear brake crossover pipe, if necessary.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 215: Rear Shock Absorber Bolts And Nuts (6.0L, 6.6L, and 8.1L Engines)
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6. Remove the rear shock absorbers lower bolts and nuts, if necessary.

7. Lower the rear axle using the adjustable jack stands, if necessary.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 216: View Of Exhaust Particulate Filter Nuts
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8. Remove the exhaust muffler to exhaust particulate filter nuts (1).

9. With the aid of an assistant, support the exhaust muffler.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado