Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1354

Fig. 123: View Of Differential Carrier Upper Mounting Bolt
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4. Install the differential carrier assembly upper mounting bolt and the nut.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 124: View Of Inner Axle Housing Nuts
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5. Install the inner axle housing washers and nuts to the bracket.

Tighten:

Tighten the inner axle housing nuts to 100 N.m (75 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Tighten the upper and the lower differential carrier assembly bolts to 100 N.m (75 lb
ft).

Fig. 125: View Of Vent Hose To Differential Carrier Assembly
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6. Connect the vent hose to the differential carrier assembly.

7. Remove the transmission jack.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 126: View Of Wire Harness To Differential Carrier Assembly (S4WD)
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8. Connect the wire harness to the differential carrier assembly, S4WD axle only.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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