Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles W/VSES)
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles w/VSES)
Special Tools
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J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J 45859 Axle Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support 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 Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
4. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JH6, JH7) Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JD9) .
5. Remove the rear cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (See: Differential Assembly/Differential
Cover/Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.
7. On axles without a locking differential, remove the pinion shaft.