LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Hummer >> 2008 >> H2 4D Utility Wagon >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 121 (Rear Drive Axle) >> Repair Instructions >> Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 2007 GMC Yukon, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Pinion Gear Oil Seal & Installation Tool
    GM651744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a new pinion oil seal using the J 22388  . See Special Tools .
  2. Apply sealant, GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent, to the splines of the pinion yoke.
  3. Install the pinion yoke. Align the marks made during removal.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Notice .
  4. Seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion shaft by tapping it with a soft faced hammer until a few pinion shaft threads show through the yoke.
  5. Install the washer and a new pinion nut.
    6. Fig 2: Holding Pinion Yoke With Special Tool
    GM661080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the J 8614-01  onto the pinion yoke as shown.
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
  7. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01  .

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to seat the bearings.

    8. Fig 3: Measuring Pinion Rotating Torque
    GM661077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion, Compare this measurement with the rotating torque recorded during removal.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut in small increments, as needed, until the rotating torque is 0.04-0.57 N.m (5 lb in) greater than the rotating torque recorded during removal.

  9. Once the specified torque is obtained, rotate the pinion several times to ensure the bearings have seated. Recheck the rotating torque and adjust if necessary.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Driveshaft Pinion, Yoke Retainers & Bolts
    GM361391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the propeller shaft (3) to the pinion yoke (4). Align the reference marks made during removal.
  11. Install the propeller shaft yoke retaining clamp bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the propeller shaft yoke retaining clamp bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  12. Install the brake rotors (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axles). Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (1500 Series) or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (2500 Series) .
  13. Install the brake calipers (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axles). Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series) or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (2500 Series) .
  14. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  15. Fill the drive axle. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle)  or Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 Inch LD Axle)  or Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 Inch HD Axle) .
  16. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle)  or Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 HD Axle) .
  17. Lower the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals