Silverado 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the rear axle.
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1). Discard the rear axle housing cover bolts.
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover (2) from the axle housing.
1. Catch the oil in a drain pan.
2. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the rear axle housing cover (2) and a new gasket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the new rear axle housing cover bolts (1).
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Tighten the rear axle housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Important: Do not reuse the rear axle housing cover bolts.
3. Fill the rear axle. Use the proper fluid.
4. Lower the vehicle.
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)
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Tools Required
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J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
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J 45710 Pinion Bearing Oil Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Important: Observe and mark the positions of all the driveline components, relative to the propeller shaft and the axles, prior to disassembly.
These components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flanges, output shafts, etc. Reassemble all the components in the exact places in