Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual

Fig. 58: View Of Inner Axle Shaft & Components
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13. For the 8.25 inch axle, remove the following components from the inner axle housing:

1. Clamp the inner axle shaft housing (4) in a vise. Clamp only on the mounting flange.

2. The shifter fork spring (12)

3. The shifter fork (11)

4. The shifter fork rod (10)

5. The shifter connector gear (9)

6. The axle shaft snap ring (8)

7. Axle shaft thrust washer (7)

8. Axle shaft tabbed thrust washer (6)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

9. Inner axle shaft housing gasket (5)

Fig. 59: Inner Axle Shaft Housing Components (9.25 Inch)
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14. For the 9.25 inch axle, remove the following components from the inner axle shaft housing:

1. The clutch fork inner spring (10)

2. The clutch fork assembly (11)

3. The clutch shaft shim (9)

4. The clutch sleeve (8)

5. The retainer ring (7)

6. The thrust washers (5, 6)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 60: Axle Shaft & Inner Axle Shaft Housing - Front Drive Axle (8.25 S4WD and
9.25 Axles)
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15. Remove the inner axle shaft (2). Tap out the inner axle shaft with a soft-faced mallet, if

necessary.

16. Remove the inner axle seal and the bearing from the axle housing. Refer to Front Drive

Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing Replacement.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 61: Identifying Inner Axle Shaft - Front Drive Axle
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17. If only replacing the left side inner axle shaft, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the wheel drive shaft inboard flange bolts from the inner axle shaft.

2. Disconnect the wheel drive shaft from the inner axle shaft.

3. Remove the inner axle shaft using a hammer and a brass drift.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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