Silverado 1500 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2006)
8. Remove the brake drum.
9. Push the flange of the axle shaft in toward the differential.
10. Remove the C-lock from the button end of the axle shaft.
11. Remove the axle shaft from the housing.
Important: When removing the axle shaft, do not rotate the shaft. Rotating the shaft will misalign the gears. Misaligning the gears will make
assembly difficult.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the axle shaft into the rear axle housing.
Important: Carefully insert the axle shaft in order to not damage the seal.
2. Slide the axle shaft into place allowing the splines to engage the differential side gear.
3. On axles without a locking differential, place the C-lock on the button end of the axle shaft.
4. On axles with a locking differential, keep the pinion shaft partially withdrawn.
5. Install the brake drum.
