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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1364
Slowly turn the forcing screw (1) until the J 45754-4 is evenly seated behind the outer
pinion bearing cup bore and the J 45754-2 (2) is evenly seated over the outer pinion bearing
cup bore.
41. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup by turning the forcing screw clockwise.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 159: Removing Inner Pinion Bearing Using Hydraulic Press
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42. Install the J 22912-B between the pinion bearing and the drive pinion. See Special Tools.
43. Remove the inner pinion bearing using the J 22912-B and a hydraulic press. See Special
Tools.
44. Remove the pinion gear selectable shim.
DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLE (8.25 INCH AXLE)
Tools Required
J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit. See Special Tools.
Disassemble
1. Remove the differential side bearing by performing the following steps:
1. Place the differential case in a vise.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 160: View Of Differential Side Bearing
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2. Install the J 22888-20A (2) and the J 8107-2 (1) as shown.
3. Remove the differential side bearings using theJ 22888-20A .
2. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 161: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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3. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
IMPORTANT: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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