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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1840
Fig. 180: Rear Axle Vent Hose (8.6 or 9.5 Inch Ring Gear)
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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the spare tire, if necessary.
3. Install adjustable jack stands under the rear axle, if necessary.
4. If equipped with a 8.6 or a 9.5 inch ring gear, remove the rear axle vent hose from the rear
axle, if necessary.
5. Remove the vent hose swivel clip from the rear brake crossover pipe, if necessary.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 181: Rear Axle Vent Hose (10.5 Inch Ring Gear)
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6. If equipped with a 10.5 inch ring gear, remove the rear axle vent hose from the rear axle, if
necessary.
7. Remove the vent hose swivel clip from the rear brake crossover pipe, if necessary.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 182: Rear Shock Absorber Bolts And Nuts (6.0L, 6.6L, and 8.1L Engines)
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8. Remove the rear shock absorber lower bolts and nuts, if necessary.
9. Lower the rear axle using the adjustable jack stands, if necessary.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
