Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1433

Fig. 121: Pinion Nut And Washer
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9. Remove the pinion nut and washer.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 122: Holding Pinion Yoke With Special Tool
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10. Install the J 8614-2 (2) and the J 8614-3 (3) into the J 8614-01 (1) as shown.

11. Remove the pinion yoke by turning the J 8614-3 (3) clockwise while holding the J 8614-01

(1).

Use a container in order to retrieve the lubricant.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 123: View Of Pinion Oil Seal
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12. Remove the pinion oil seal. Use a suitable seal removal tool. Do not damage the housing.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 124: View Of Pinion Oil Seal
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1. Install a new pinion oil seal using the J 22388 . See Special Tools.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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