Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual

Fig. 55: Pinion Shaft Touching Housing
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7. On axles with a locking differential, remove the shaft part way. Rotate the case until the

pinion shaft touches the differential housing.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 56: View Of Axle Shaft, Lock & Thrust Block
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8. On axles with a locking differential, use a screw driver, or similar tool, in order to enter the

differential case and rotate the C-lock (1) until the C-lock aligns with the thrust block (2).

9. Remove the brake drum.

10. Push inward on the axle shaft.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 57: C-Lock From Button End Of Axle Shaft
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11. Remove the C-lock from the axle shaft.

12. Remove the axle shaft from the differential housing.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 58: Removing Axle Shaft Using J 45859 & J 2619-01
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13. Using the J 45859 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2), remove the axle shaft from the differential

housing.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the axle shaft in the differential housing allowing the splines to engage the differential

side gears.

IMPORTANT: If the axle is difficult to remove, perform the following

service procedure.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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