Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1212

Fig. 46: Exploded View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint
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1. Inspect all of the parts for unusual wear, cracks, or other damage. Replace the CV joint

assembly if necessary.

2. Put a light coat of the recommended grease on the inner (6) and the outer race (8) grooves.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 47: View Of Inner Race & Cage
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3. Hold the inner race (1) at 90 degrees to the centerline of the cage (2).

4. Align the lands of the inner race (1) with the windows of the cage (2).

5. Insert the inner race (1) into the cage (2), by rotating the inner race (1) downward.

Fig. 48: View Of Outer Race, Inner Race, Cage Window & CV Joint Cage
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6. Insert the cage (4) and inner race into the outer race (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 49: Taping Gently On Brass Drift With A Hammer In Order To Tilt Cage
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7. Place a brass drift against the CV joint cage (1).

8. Tap gently on the brass drift with a hammer in order to tilt the cage (1).

9. Install the first chrome alloy ball (2) when the CV joint cage (1) tilts.

10. Tilt the CV joint cage (1) in the opposite direction to install the opposing chrome alloy ball

(2).

11. Repeat this process in order to install all six of the balls.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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