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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1366
DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLE (9.25 INCH AXLE)
Tools Required
J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit. See Special Tools.
J 36597 Side Bearing Puller Pilot - 9. See Special Tools.25 in Axle
Disassemble
1. Remove the differential side bearing by performing the following steps:
1. Place the differential case in a vise.
Fig. 166: View Of Differential Side Bearing
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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2. Install the J 22888-20A (2) and the J 36597 (1) as shown. See Special Tools.
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. 167: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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3. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
Fig. 168: View Of Ring Gear
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IMPORTANT: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
NOTE:
Do not pry the ring gear from the differential case. Prying the
ring gear from the differential case may cause damage to the
ring gear and/or the differential case.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
4. Remove the ring gear from the differential case.
Drive the ring gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
Fig. 169: View Of Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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5. Remove the pinion shaft lock bolt.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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