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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1369
Fig. 176: Ring Gear & Differential Case
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7. Install the ring gear onto the differential case.
IMPORTANT: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case
must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring
gear.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 177: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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8. Install the new ring gear 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
Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.
9. Tighten the ring gear bolts. Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately and in stages, gradually
pulling the ring gear onto the differential case.
Tighten: Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 178: Identifying Differential Side Bearing Components
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10. Install the differential side bearings by performing the following steps:
1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-2 in the case on the side
opposite the bearing installation.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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