Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1349

Fig. 103: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange Bolt - Front Drive Axle
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7. Remove the wheel drive shaft mounting bolts.

8. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .

9. Support the differential carrier with a transmission jack.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 104: View Of Right Differential Carrier Mounting Nuts & Washers
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10. Remove the right differential carrier mounting nuts and washers.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 105: View Of Left Differential Carrier Mounting Bolts
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11. Remove the left differential carrier mounting bolts.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 106: View Of Differential Carrier Assembly
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12. With the aid of an assistant, pivot the differential carrier forward and down to remove the it

from the vehicle.

13. Remove the differential carrier assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. With the aid of an assistant, maneuver the differential carrier so that the wheel drive shafts

can be installed.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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