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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2744
2008 SUSPENSION
Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT (3500)
Application
Specification
Metric
English
Leaf Spring Mounting Nut
200 N.m
148 lb ft
Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Nut - 1500, 2500, 3500
95 N.m
70 lb ft
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt - 1500, 2500,
3500
115 N.m
85 lb ft
Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt - 1500, 2500,
3500
115 N.m
85 lb ft
Rear Spring/Hanger Bolt
50 N.m
37 lb ft
Rear Spring Shock - 3500
50 N.m
37 lb ft
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Nut - 3500
32 N.m
24 lb ft
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (Frame Side of
Link) - 3500
95 N.m
70 lb ft
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (Bar Side of Link) -
3500
53 N.m
39 lb ft
Rear Suspension Jounce Bumper
32 N.m
24 lb ft
U-bolts - 1500
100 N.m
74 lb ft
U-bolts - 2500/3500
160 N.m
118 lb ft
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 1: Stabilizer Shaft (3500)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT (3500)
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the right rear shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement
(1500) or Shock Absorber Replacement (2500, 3500).
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator
Replacement (3500).
4. Remove the lower stabilizer shaft link nuts. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link
Replacement (3500).
5. Remove the propeller shaft.
For vehicles equipped the one piece propeller shaft, refer to One-Piece
Propeller Shaft Replacement .
For vehicles equipped with the two piece propeller shaft, refer to Two-Piece
Propeller Shaft Replacement .
1
Rear Stabilizer Shaft
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 2: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator (3500)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the lower stabilizer shaft link nuts. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link
Replacement (3500).
1
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Nut (Qty: 2)
Tighten: 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp
3
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator
Tip: Ensure that the slit in the insulator is facing the front of the vehicle when
installed.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (3500)
Fig. 3: Stabilizer Shaft Link (3500)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
1
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt
2
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Nut (Qty: 2)
Tighten: 95 N.m (70 lb ft)
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
3
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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