Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1339

Fig. 69: View Of Inner Axle Housing Nuts
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14. Install the inner axle shaft housing washers and nuts to the bracket.

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

15. Connect the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to the inner axle shaft.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 70: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange Bolt - Front Drive Axle
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16. Install the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to the inner axle shaft bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to inner axle shaft bolts to 79 N.m
(58 lb ft).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 71: Inner Axle Shaft Housing Wire Harness - Front Drive Axle (8.25 S4WD and
9.25 Axles)
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17. Connect the wire harness to the inner axle shaft housing.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 72: View Of Front Axle Actuator Electrical Connector
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18. Connect the electrical connector to actuator.

19. For vehicles equipped with the 9.25 inch axle, install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500/3500) or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
(1500) .

20. For vehicles equipped with the 8.25 inch axle, install the front shock module. Refer to

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .

21. With either replacement procedure, fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant.

Use the correct fluid. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement.

22. Lower the vehicle.

FRONT DRIVE AXLE CLUTCH FORK REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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