Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1453

4. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A . See Special Tools.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 191: Driving Differential Side Bearing Into Position
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1. For the 8.6 inch, the 9.5 inch, and the 10.5 inch axles, install the differential side bearings

by doing the following:

1. In order to protect the differential case, install theJ 8107-4 , 8. See Special Tools.6

inch axle, or the J 36597 , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axles, in the case on the side opposite
the bearing installation.

2. Install the J 21784 , 8. See Special Tools.6 inch axle, or the J 29710 , 9.5 inch or

10.5 inch axles (2), and the J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.

3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 21784 or the J 29710 and the J 8092 . See

Special Tools.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 192: Installing Differential Side Bearings (11.5 Inch Axles)
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2. For the 11.5 inch axle, install the differential side bearings by doing the following:

1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-5 in the case on the side

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

opposite the bearing installation.

2. Install the J 44420 (2) and the J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.

See Special Tools.

3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 44420 and the J 8092 . See Special Tools.

3. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD Inch

Axles) or Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle).

REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT (15 SERIES WITH DRUM BRAKES)

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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