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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 202 (REAR DRIVE AXLE)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended
Section 202 (Rear Drive Axle)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Section 202 (Rear Drive Axle)
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- Specifications
- Schematic and Routing Diagrams
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Locking/Limited Slip Rear Axle
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Rear Drive Axle
- Symptoms - Locking/Limited Slip Rear Axle
- Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy When Coasting
- Intermittent Noise
- Constant Noise
- Noisy on Turns
- Rear Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
- Limited Slip Differential Diagnosis
- Limited Slip Differential Chatters in Turns
- Repair Instructions
- Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
- Lubricant Change (W/O Differential Cooler)
- Differential Oil Cooler Replacement
- Differential Oil Cooler Inlet Hose, Cooler Outlet Hose, and Pump Inlet Hose Replacement
- Differential Carrier Cover and Seal Replacement - Left Side
- Output Shaft Seal Replacement
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (V6 Engine)
- Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (V8 Engine)
- Differential Replacement
- Rear Axle Disassemble
- Ring Gear and Differential Housing Disassemble
- Drive Pinion Disassemble
- Differential Case Cleaning and Inspection
- Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection
- Differential Housing Support Bushing Replacement (Solid Rubber Bushing)
- Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment
- Differential Side Bearings Assemble
- Ring Gear and Differential Housing Assemble
- Drive Pinion Assemble
- Rear Axle Assemble
- Pinion Depth Adjustment
- Backlash Adjustment
- Limited Slip Differential Disassemble
- Limited Slip Differential Cleaning and Inspection
- Limited Slip Differential Assemble
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools
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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.