Sierra 3500 4WD V8-6.0L (2008)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes W/O VSES)
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes w/o VSES)
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)
.
3. Remove the rear cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (See: Differential Assembly/Differential
Cover/Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.
5. On axles without a locking differential, remove the pinion shaft.