Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1458

Fig. 205: Stabilizer Shaft, U-Bolts, Nuts & Axle
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20. Remove the stabilizer shaft U-bolt nuts (4) and the U-bolts (2) from the axle (3) (if

necessary).

21. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the axle (if necessary).

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 206: Stabilizer Shaft, U-Bolts, Nuts & Axle
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1. Install the stabilizer shaft (1) to the axle (3) (if necessary).

2. Install the stabilizer shaft clamps, the U-bolts (2), and the nuts (4) (if necessary).

Do not torque the stabilizer shaft U-bolt nuts at this time.

3. Place the axle under the vehicle.

4. Raise the axle to the springs with the aid of a hydraulic assist.

Align the axle with the springs.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 207: View Of U-Bolts
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5. Install the spacers, the anchor plates and the U-bolts.

6. Install the washers if equipped and the nuts to the U-bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the nuts in a criss cross pattern to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 208: Stabilizer Shaft Link, Bolt & Nut
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7. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the frame (1) (if necessary).

8. Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt (5) and the nut (3) (if necessary).

Tighten:

1. Tighten the stabilizer shaft link bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

2. Tighten the stabilizer shaft U-bolt nuts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

9. Install the brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JH6, JH7) or

Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JD9) .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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