Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1418

Installation Procedure

Fig. 67: View Of Axle Shaft & Brake Drum
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1. Install the axle shaft into the rear axle housing.

2. Slide the axle shaft into place allowing the splines to engage the differential side gear.

3. On axles without a locking differential, place the C-lock on the button end of the axle shaft.

4. On axles with a locking differential, keep the pinion shaft partially withdrawn.

IMPORTANT: Carefully insert the axle shaft in order to not damage the

seal.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

5. Install the brake drum.

Fig. 68: View Of Axle Shaft, Lock & Thrust Block
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6. On axles with a locking differential, place the C-lock (1) on the axle shaft (3) so that the

ends are flush with the thrust block (2).

7. Pull the shaft flange outward in order to seat the lock in the differential gear.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 69: View Of Pinion Shaft Locking Bolt
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8. Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the differential case.

9. Install the new pinion shaft locking bolt.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

10. Install the rear cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket

Replacement.

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

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

12. Fill the rear axle, using the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .

13. Lower the vehicle.

REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (8.6, 9.5 INCH AXLES W/VSES)

Special Tools

J 2619-01 Slide Hammer

J 45859 Axle Remover

Removal Procedure

Fig. 70: View Of Pinion Shaft Locking Bolt
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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