Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1203

Fig. 12: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft
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11. Remove the wheel drive shaft through the lower control arm opening.

12. Remove all dirt and debris from the splines on the wheel hub/bearing.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 13: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft
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1. Install the wheel drive shaft in the steering knuckle.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 14: View Of Hub Nut & Washer
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2. Install the NEW nut (1) and washer (2).

IMPORTANT: Install the NEW nut and washer, but DO NOT tighten at this

time.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 15: View Of Drive Flange & Retaining Bolts
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3. Install the retaining bolts and finger tighten.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado