Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1457

13. Disconnect the brake pipe.

Fig. 203: View Of Brake Pipe Fitting Bracket At Brake Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

14. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting bracket from the brake assembly.

15. Remove the brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JH6, JH7) or

Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JD9) .

NOTE:

Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or
equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the
hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to
support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake
hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause
damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

16. Support the calipers from the frame using a heavy gage mechanics wire.

Fig. 204: View Of U-Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

17. Remove the nuts and the washers from the spring assembly U-bolts.

18. Remove the U-bolts, the anchor plates and the spacers from the axle.

19. Remove the axle with the aid of a hydraulic assist.

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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