Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1414

4. Remove the rear axle housing cover (2) from the axle housing.

1. Catch the oil in a drain pan.

2. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing

cover.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 52: Identifyng Rear Axle Housing Cover & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

1. Install the rear axle housing cover (2) and a new gasket.

2. Install the new rear axle housing cover bolts (1).

Tighten: Tighten the rear axle housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 40 N.m (30 lb
ft).

3. Fill the rear axle. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid

and Lubricant Recommendations .

4. Lower the vehicle.

REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH AXLE W/DRUM BRAKE W/VSES)

Special Tools

J 2619-01 Slide Hammer

J 45859 Axle Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and

Installation .

3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .

4. Remove the rear cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket

Replacement.

IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the rear axle housing cover bolts.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 53: View Of Pinion Shaft Locking Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

5. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 54: View Of Pinion Shaft
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. On axles without locking differentials, remove the pinion shaft.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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