Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2008 GMC Yukon XL, 2008 GMC Yukon, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Axle Shaft Bolt (Qty: 8) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 156 N.m (115 lb ft)
2	Rear Axle Shaft
3	Rear Axle Shaft Gasket Tip: When installing the NEW gasket, apply a small amount of clean grease to hold the gasket in place while aligning the mounting hole in the axle shaft and the hub.