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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1200
Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions
which could cause the symptom.
Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the
symptom:
Click Noise In Turns
Clunk When Accelerating from Coast
Clunk Noise When Accelerating During Turns
CLICK NOISE IN TURNS
CLUNK WHEN ACCELERATING FROM COAST
Step
Action
Yes
No
DEFINITION: Clicking noise while turning in drive under load.
1
Check for worn or damaged outer CV joints.
Are the outer CV joints/seals worn?
Go to Step 2
System OK
2
Replace the outer CV joints/seals. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot
Replacement.
Is the repair complete?
System OK
-
Step
Action
Value(s)
Yes
No
DEFINITION: A clunking noise present when accelerating from coast to drive under load.
1
Check for a loose wheel drive shaft to hub
assembly nut.
Is the wheel drive shaft nut loose?
-
Go to Step 2 Go to Step 3
2
Tighten the wheel drive shaft to hub
assembly nut to specification.
Is the repair complete?
240 N.m
(177 lb ft)
System OK
-
3
Check for a damaged inner CV joint.
Is the inner CV joint damaged?
-
Go to Step 4 System OK
4
Replace the inner CV joint. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and
Boot Replacement.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
CLUNK NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING DURING TURNS
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (2500)
Tools Required
J 45859 Axle Remover. See Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
Check for worn or damaged outer wheel drive
shaft joints and/or seals.
Are the outer wheel drive shaft joints/seals
worn?
Go to Step 2
System OK
2
Check for proper clearance between the wheel
drive shaft and other components. Correct as
necessary.
Is the repair complete?
System OK
Go to Step 3
3
Replace the outer CV joints/seals. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot
Replacement.
Is the repair complete?
System OK
-
CAUTION: Do not attempt to move vehicle with drive axle(s) removed
from wheel bearing. Wheel(s) could fall off, dropping vehicle
to the ground and causing personal injury or damage to the
vehicle.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 2: Drive Axle Center Cap
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
3. Remove the drive axle center cap, if equipped.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 3: Pressing Wheel Drive Shaft From Hub
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
4. Insert a drift or a large screwdriver through the brake caliper into one of the brake rotor
vanes in order to prevent the drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
5. Remove the nut and the washer from the hub. Do not reuse the nut. A new nut must be used
when installing the wheel drive shaft.
6. Using the J 45859 or equivalent, press the wheel drive shaft from the hub. See Special
Tools.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Wheel Drive Shafts - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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