Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1332

5. Disconnect the wheel drive shaft from the inner axle shaft.

Fig. 43: Disconnecting Inner Axle Shaft - Front Drive Axle (8.25 F4WD Axle)
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6. Using a hammer and brass drift, disconnect the inner axle shaft from the differential case

side gear.

IMPORTANT: Support the wheel drive shaft in order to not over flex the

constant velocity (CV) joint.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 44: View Of Inner Axle Shaft Housing Nuts To Bracket (8.25 F4WD Axle)
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7. Remove the inner axle shaft housing nuts from the bracket.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 45: View Of Inner Axle Shaft & Components
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8. Remove the inner axle shaft housing bolts (2) from the differential carrier assembly.

9. Remove the inner axle shaft (1) and inner axle shaft housing (4) from the vehicle.

10. Remove the inner axle shaft housing gasket (3) from the inner axle shaft housing (4).

11. Remove the inner axle shaft seal and the bearing from the inner axle shaft housing. Refer to

Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing Replacement.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 46: Identifying Inner Axle Shaft - Front Drive Axle
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12. If only replacing the left side inner axle shaft, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the wheel drive shaft inboard flange bolts from the inner axle shaft.

2. Disconnect the wheel drive shaft from the inner axle shaft.

3. Support the wheel drive shaft in order to not over flex the CV joint.

4. Remove the inner axle shaft using a hammer and a brass drift.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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