Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) or Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) .
- Remove the pinion gear bearing retainer. Refer to Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle) or Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
- Remove the pinion yoke and the oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement .
- Remove the outer pinion bearing.
- Using an hydraulic press and the appropriate supports, remove the differential pinion gear.
- Remove the collapsible spacer.
- Using the J 22912-B: remover and a hydraulic press, remove the inner pinion bearing from the differential pinion gear.
- Insert the brass drift in the slots to remove the bearing cup.
- Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the retainer evenly.
- Using a hammer and a brass drift, remove the outer pinion bearing cup.
- Insert the brass drift in the slots to remove the bearing cup.
- Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the retainer evenly.
- Using a hammer and a brass drift, remove the inner pinion bearing cup.
- Using a brass drift and a hammer, remove the pinion gear pilot bearing.
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