Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1327

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT DISENGAGE

1

Diagnostic Starting Point - Front Drive
Axle
.
Is the system operating properly?

Test the system

Go to Step 2

2

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and

Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the actuator motor. Refer to

Front Drive Axle Actuator
Replacement
.

3. Using a brass drift, apply pressure to the

clutch fork.

4. Turn the right wheel to align the clutch

gears.

While turning the right wheel, does the left
wheel turn in the opposite direction?

Test the system

Go to Step 3

3

1. Remove the inner axle shaft and housing

assembly. Refer to Front Drive Axle
Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing
Replacement (8.25 F4WD Axle)
or
Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner
Shaft Housing Replacement (8.25
S4WD and 9.25 Axles)
.

2. Inspect the following:

Clutch Fork

Clutch Sleeve

Clutch Gear

Clutch Return Spring

Repair as needed.

Did you complete the repair?

Test the system

System OK

IMPORTANT: Before performing the following diagnostic procedure, ensure

that all electrical diagnostic procedures have been performed and
there are no DTCs.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

FRONT AXLE LUBRICANT LEAK DIAGNOSIS

Front axle lubricant leaks can occur at the following locations:

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Confirm operation of system. Refer to
Diagnostic Starting Point - Front Drive
Axle
.
Is the system operating properly?

Test the system

Go to Step 2

2

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and

Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the actuator motor. Refer to

Front Drive Axle Actuator
Replacement
.

3. Using a brass drift, apply pressure to the

clutch fork.

4. Turn the right wheel to align the clutch

gears.

While turning the right wheel, does the left
wheel turn in the opposite direction?

Test the system

Go to Step 3

3

1. Remove the inner axle shaft and housing

assembly. Refer to Front Drive Axle
Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing
Replacement (8.25 F4WD Axle)
or
Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner
Shaft Housing Replacement (8.25
S4WD and 9.25 Axles)
.

2. Inspect the following:

Clutch Fork

Clutch Sleeve

Clutch Gear

Clutch Return Spring

Repair as needed.

Did you complete the repair?

Test the system

System OK

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Axle shaft oil seals

Differential carrier assembly mating surface

Drain plug

Fill plug

Inner axle tube assembly to differential carrier assembly mating surface

Pinion yoke oil seal

Vent tube and/or connector

Determining the Cause

While most front axle leaks may be easy to find, determining the cause may not be. A thorough
inspection of the area around the leak may assist in determining the cause of the leak.

Oil Seals

Lubricant leaks from a oil seal may be caused by any of the following:

An improperly installed seal

A distorted seal

A worn seal

A worn shaft

A brittle seal lip

A hardened seal lip

To determine the actual cause of the leak, clean the area around the leak. Observe the area of the
leak and determine if the seal or another component is causing the leak. A worn seal surface will
cause a leak at the sealing lip while a misaligned seal or a seal installed into a housing with an
excessive bore will cause the seal to leak at the outside surface of the seal. Hardened or cracked
seal lips usually indicate the axle is operating beyond the normal temperature limits for the axle.
A seal whose sealing surface has been nicked or cut may indicate that the shaft has a rough,
burred, or gouged surface and will need to be inspected before the seal can be replaced.

Sealing Surfaces

Front axles are assembled using specific sealers. A leak at a surface sealed with sealant is usually
caused by a poor fit of the components but can also be caused by the use of the wrong sealant.
When correcting a sealant leak, inspect each component for distortion and for nicks or gouges
that may prohibit the sealant from sealing properly and when re-assembling the component, use
the proper sealant.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Differential Carrier Assembly

Lubricant leaks at the differential carrier assembly can occur at the following locations:

Drain plug

Fill plug

Vent tube

Drain and fill plug leaks are usually caused by a loose plug. A vent tube leak can be cause by a
loose fitting vent hose or by a vent tube assembly whose interior shield is stuck in the upside
down position. Inspect the vent plug's interior shield for unrestricted movement, repair or replace
the plug as necessary. Drain or fill plug leaks can be repaired by either tightening the plug or by
using an approved sealer on the threads on the plug.

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

FRONT AXLE LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

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

2. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

3. Clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug.

4. Remove the fill plug.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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