Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 727
Fig. 13: Installing Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Using J 45860 & J 8092
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Install the wheel speed sensor ring using the J 45860 (1) and the J 8092 (2). See Special
Tools.
2. Drive the wheel speed sensor ring into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the
tube.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 BRAKES Antilock Brake System - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 14: Installing Axle Shaft Bearing Using J 23690 Or J 29709 & J 8092
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
3. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 23690 (1) and the J 8092 (2). See Special Tools.
4. Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 BRAKES Antilock Brake System - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 15: Installing Axle Shaft Seal Using J 21128
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
5. Install the axle shaft seal using the J 21128 . See Special Tools.
6. Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
7. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum
Brake w/VSES) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes w/o
VSES) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles w/VSES) .
8. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket
Replacement .
9. Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 BRAKES Antilock Brake System - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
11. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) or Rear
Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 Inch LD Axle) or Rear Axle Lubricant
Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
12. Lower the vehicle.
ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT
The Traction Control Switch is part of the Accessory Switch Assembly. To replace the Traction
Control Switch please refer to Accessory Switch Replacement (with RPO SLT) or Accessory
Switch Replacement (without RPO SLT) .
VEHICLE YAW SENSOR WITH VEHICLE LATERAL ACCELEROMETER REPLACEMENT
Fig. 16: View Of Yaw Sensor, Electrical Connector & Retaining Nuts
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 BRAKES Antilock Brake System - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado