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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2007SILVERADO 1500 2WD V6-4.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTREAR AXLE HOUSING REPLACEMENT (W/REAR DISC)
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD V6-4.3L
Rear Axle Housing Replacement (w/Rear Disc)
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD V6-4.3LSECTION Rear Axle Housing Replacement (w/Rear Disc)
Rear Axle Housing Replacement (w/Rear Disc)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 LD Axle) Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 Inch HD and 10.5 Inch Axles).
3. Remove the rear axle assembly.
4. Remove the brake caliper brackets.
5. For the 8.6 inch and 9.5 inch axles, remove the brake rotors.
6. For the 10.5 inch and 11.5 inch axles, remove the hub and rotor assembly.
7. Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket.
8. Remove the axle shafts.
9. Remove the brake backing plates.
10. For the 8.6 inch and 9.5 inch axles, remove the rear axle shaft oil seal and the bearing.
11. Remove the differential assembly.
12. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the oil seal.
13. Remove the drive pinion and the inner pinion bearing.
14. Remove the pinion bearing cups.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the pinion bearing cups.
2. Install the outer pinion bearing into the axle housing.
3. Install the drive pinion oil seal.
4. Determine the selective shim thickness for the drive pinion. Refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles) Pinion Depth Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle).
5. Install the selective shim onto the drive pinion.
6. Install the inner pinion bearing onto the drive pinion.
7. Install the drive pinion.
8. Install the pinion yoke.).
9. Install the differential assembly.
10. Adjust the differential side bearing preload.
11. Adjust the drive pinion to ring gear backlash.
12. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check.
13. Install the brake backing plates.
14. For the 10.5 inch and 11.5 inch axles, install the hub/rotor assembly.
15. For the 8.6 inch and 9.5 inch axles, install the rear axle shaft bearing and the oil seal.
16. Install the axle shafts.
17. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket.
18. For the 8.6 inch and 9.5 inch axles, install the brake rotors.
19. Install the brake caliper brackets.
20. Install the rear axle assembly.
21. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 LD Axle) Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 Inch HD and 10.5 Inch Axles).
22. Lower the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.