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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1371
Fig. 182: Identifying Differential Pinion Gears & Thrust Washers
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7. Install the pinion shaft lock bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the pinion shaft lock bolt to 53 N.m (39 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. 183: Ring Gear & Differential Case
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8. 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. 184: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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9. 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.
10. Tighten the new 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 138 N.m (102 lb ft).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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