Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1486

4. Remove the latching bracket assembly bushing using the J 26252 . See Special Tools.

To aid in the removal of the latching bracket assembly, turn the side gear as necessary to
position the latching bracket assembly between two of the side gear teeth.

5. Remove the pinion shaft lock bolt.

6. Remove the pinion shaft.

7. Remove the differential pinion gears and the thrust washers.

Rotate the pinion gears and roll the pinion gears and the thrust washers out of the case
through the differential window.

Mark the pinion gears and thrust washers accordingly for re-assembly.

8. Remove the thrust block.

9. Remove the right side gear and clutch discs assembly.

10. Remove the right side shim.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 272: View Of Left Side Gear Cam Unit & Clutch Disc Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

11. Remove the left side gear cam unit and clutch disc assembly.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 273: View Of Left Side Gear Thrust Washer
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

12. Remove the left side gear thrust washer.

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLE (9.5 INCH AXLE)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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