Tahoe 2WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2008)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
Tools Required
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J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J 45859 Axle Remover
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 brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series) Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (2500 Series) .
4. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
5. Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See:
Differential Assembly/Differential Cover/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))Rear Axle
Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6/9.5 LD Axle) (See: Differential Assembly/Differential Cover/Service and Repair/Rear Axle
Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6/9.5 LD Axle)) .
6. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.
7. On axles without a locking differential, remove the pinion shaft.