Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3L (2008)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.75 Inch Axle WO/RPO JL4)
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.75 Inch Axle WO/RPO JL4)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair)
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3. Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (2WD) Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (4WD) .
4. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
5. Remove the rear axle housing 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)) .
6. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.
7. On axles without a locking differential, remove the pinion shaft.