Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1463

Fig. 220: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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2. Remove the gear bolts. Discard the bolts.

IMPORTANT: The ring gear bolts have right-hand threads.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 221: Removing Ring Gear From Differential
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3. Remove the ring gear from the differential case.

Drive the ring gear off with a brass drift if necessary.

NOTE:

Refer to Ring Gear Removal Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 222: Locating Pinion Shaft End
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4. Locate the end of the pinion shaft with the pilot hole.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 223: Removing Pinion Shaft
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5. Remove the pinion shaft by performing the following steps:

1. Place a brass drift onto the end of the pinion shaft with the pilot hole.

2. Drive the pinion shaft through the differential case using a hammer and the brass drift.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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