Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1199

J 44571-1

Reverse Input Clutch Piston Installer

J 45053

Universal Clamp Press

J 45096

Transmission Oil Cooling System Flush and

Flow Test Tool

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE

Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

COMPONENT LOCATOR

WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS DISASSEMBLED VIEWS

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Hub Nut

240 N.m

177 lb ft

Inboard Flange Bolts

79 N.m

58 lb ft

Small Seal Retaining Clamp

136 N.m

100 lb ft

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. 1: Wheel Drive Shaft Components, Disassembled View
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

1

Tripot Housing Assembly

2

Spacer Ring

3

Tripot Joint Spider Assembly

4

Swage Ring

5

Tripot Joint Boot

6

Small Boot Retaining Clamp

7

Halfshaft Boot Cover (Optional)

8

Halfshaft Bar

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS

Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the system Description and Operation. Reviewing the
Description and Operation will help you to determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure
when a malfunction exist. Reviewing the Description and Operation information will also help
you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. Refer to
Symptoms - Wheel Drive Shafts in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the
system and where the procedure is located.

SYMPTOMS - WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS

Before beginning diagnosis, review the system description and operation in order to familiarize
yourself with the system function. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation.

Classifying the Symptom

Wheel Drive Shaft symptoms can usually be classified into the following categories:

Noises

Vibrations

Noise related concerns are diagnosed within the Wheel Drive Shafts section. For vibration
related symptoms, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction
for diagnosis.

Visual/Physical Inspection

Inspect the system for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the wheel
drive shafts.

9

Small Boot Retaining Clamp

10

CV Joint Boot

11

Swage Ring

12

Race Retaining Ring

13

Ball

14

CV Joint Inner Race

15

CV Joint Cage

16

CV Joint Outer Race

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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