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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1843
Fig. 193: 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. 194: 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
Fig. 195: View Of Catalytic Converter To Muffler Nuts
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10. Remove the muffler to catalytic converter nuts.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 196: View Of Muffler Assembly Insulators
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11. If the vehicle is a non heavy duty (HD), perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to
step 14:
12. Lubricate the 4 insulators where the muffler assembly hangers are inserted in order to ease
removal.
13. With the aid of an assistant, remove the insulators (1-4) from the front, intermediate, and
rear muffler assembly hangers and remove the muffler assembly.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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