YES.
Most Minivans are front wheel drive and a 97 Chevy Silverado's are rear wheel drive, you do the math.
Yes it will bolt right up.
on my 2002 silverado it's just in front of the passenger on the and drains out there. Very noticeable after a drive in hot (especially humid) weather.
it will be the same as the rear diff
Here is a link to some good instructions. http://reviews.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy-Silverado-4x4-Front-Wheel-Hub-Bearing-Replacement_W0QQugidZ10000000002536494
On the front of the truck, rear hinged.
very carefully.
The 2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4 has shocks in the front.
The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado-1500 has rear wheel drive.
The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado-2500HD has rear wheel drive.
The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado-1500 has rear wheel drive.
The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado-3500HD has rear wheel drive.