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2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . 3. Remove the rear cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement. 4. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt. Fig. 63: View Of Pinion Shaft 5. On axles without a locking differential, remove the pinion shaft.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 64: Pinion Shaft Touching Housing 6. On axles with a locking differential, remove the shaft part way. Rotate the case until the pinion shaft touches the housing.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 65: View Of Axle Shaft, Lock & Thrust Block 7. On axles with a locking differential, use a screwdriver, or a similar tool, in order to enter the differential case and rotate the lock (1) until the lock aligns with the thrust block (2).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 66: View Of Axle Shaft & Brake Drum 8. Remove the brake drum. 9. Push the flange of the axle shaft in toward the differential. 10. Remove the C-lock from the button end of the axle shaft. 11. Remove the axle shaft from the housing. IMPORTANT: When removing the axle shaft, do not rotate the shaft. Rotating the shaft will misalign the gears. Misaligning the
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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