Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1205

Fig. 20: Installing Seal Cover
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3. Align the inboard clamp (2) on the inboard joint (1). Align the seal cover seam so the seam

is straight.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 21: Tightening Seal Cover Clamp
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4. Use J 41187 in order to tighten the inboard seal cover clamp (1). See Special Tools.

IMPORTANT: Tighten the seal cover clamp (1) as tight as possible without

deforming the retaining clip. Clamps that are not tight
enough allow the cover to slide upon the joint. This causes
shortened service life.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 22: Bending Inboard Band Onto Clip
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5. Rotate J 41187 toward the clip in order to bend the band onto the clip. See Special Tools.

6. Pull on the tool's cutting handle in order to cut off the excess band.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 23: Pounding Inboard Band Flat
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7. Pound the band flat between the latch tabs. Peen the latch tabs over in order to lock the

band into position.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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