Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3L (2008)
3. Place the lock (4) on the button end of the axle shaft (1).
4. Pull the shaft flange outward in order to seat the lock in the differential gear.
5. Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the differential case.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
6. Install the new pinion shaft locking bolt.
Tighten the pinion shaft locking bolt to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).
7. Install the rear cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Differential
Assembly/Differential Cover/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Housing Cover
and Gasket Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Differential Assembly/Differential Cover/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Housing
Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
8. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
10. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75
Inch Axles) (See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement
(9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
11. Lower the vehicle.
