Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1204

Fig. 16: Inserting Drift Or Screwdriver To Prevent Wheel Drive Shaft From
Turning
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4. Insert a drift or large screwdriver through the brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes

in order to prevent the wheel drive shaft from turning.

5. Tighten the wheel driver shaft retaining bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the retaining bolts to 79 N.m (58 lb ft).

6. Tighten the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.

Tighten: Tighten the retaining nut to 240 N.m (177 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

7. Remove the drift or large screwdriver from the brake rotor.

8. Install the shock module. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .

9. Install the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft

Replacement (2500, 3500) or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (1500) .

10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

11. Lower the vehicle.

WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL COVER REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 41187 Banding Tool. See Special Tools.

Disassembly Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 17: Seal Cover, Clamps & Nylon Strap
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1. Use side cutters to cut the halfshaft seal cover clamps (2) and the nylon strap (1).

Fig. 18: Seal Cover
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2. Slide the halfshaft seal cover (1) off of the halfshaft, over the CV joint end.

3. Check the halfshaft seal cover (1) for rips, tears, worn spots or other damage. Reuse the

halfshaft seal cover (1) if there is no damage visible.

Assembly Procedure

IMPORTANT: Be careful when removing the clamps to avoid damaging the

halfshaft seal cover.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 19: Seal Cover, Halfshaft Assembly & New Clamps
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1. Insert new clamps (3) into the original halfshaft seal cover (1) (if you are reusing the

original halfshaft seal cover.

2. Slide the halfshaft seal cover (1) onto the halfshaft assembly (2), starting at the outboard

(CV joint) end.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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