Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1208

Fig. 32: View Of CV Joint Seal Retaining Clamp
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3. Secure the small seal clamp (1) with J 35910 , or equivalent, a breaker bar, and a torque

wrench. See Special Tools.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Tighten: Tighten the small seal clamp (1) to 136 N.m (100 lb ft).

4. Inspect the gap dimension on the clamp ear. Continue tightening until the gap dimension is

reached.

Fig. 33: Tripot Joint W/Convolute Retainer
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5. Install the convolute retainer tool over the inboard joint seal, being sure to capture the

following convolutions:

2-5 for the 1500 model.

IMPORTANT: Assemble the tripot joint with the convolute retainer in the

correct position, as illustrated.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

2-4 for the 2500 and 3500 models.

Fig. 34: Spacer Ring, Halfshaft Bar & Tripot Spider Assembly
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6. Install the tripot spider assembly (3) onto the halfshaft bar (2).

7. Install the spacer ring (1) in the groove at the end of the halfshaft bar (2).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 35: Tripot Housing, Tripot & Seal
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8. Pack the tripot seal (4) and the tripot housing (1) with the grease supplied in the kit.

The amount of grease supplied in this kit has been pre-measured for this application.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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