Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1361

Fig. 148: Identifying Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts (9.25 Inch Axle)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

22. Separate the left carrier case half from the right carrier case half by tapping on the on the

carrier case with a hammer and a brass drift.

23. Remove the differential case assembly.

Disconnect the right side differential bearing adjuster nut lock from the differential bearing
adjuster nut by prying up on the lock.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 149: Left Side Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock & Bolt (9.25 Inch Axle)
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24. Remove the left side differential bearing adjuster nut lock and the bolt.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 150: Removing Left Side Differential Bearing Adjuster (9.25 Inch Axle)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

25. Remove the left side differential bearing adjuster by doing the following:

1. Install the J 36615 onto the differential bearing adjuster nut as shown. See Special

Tools.

2. Turn the J 36615 counterclockwise in order to remove the differential bearing adjuster

nut and the O-ring. See Special Tools.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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