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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Pinion Pilot Gear Bearing
    GM2150535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:

    Ensure that the drive pinion gear pilot bearing is as square as possible in the differential housing before installation.

  1. Position the drive pinion gear pilot bearing (1) in the differential housing (2).
    2. Fig 2: Differential Housing And Special Tools
    GM2150876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Using the J 22761  installer (1) and the J 8092  handle (2), install the drive pinion gear pilot bearing in the differential housing (3).
    3. Fig 3: Installing Inner Pinion Bearing Cup
    GM739952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using the J 37624  installer (2) and the J 8092  handle (1), install the inner pinion bearing cup in the pinion gear bearing retainer.
    4. Fig 4: Installing Outer Pinion Bearing Cup
    GM739946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using the J 8608  Pinion Bearing Cup Installer (2) and the J 8092  handle (1), install the outer pinion bearing cup in the pinion gear bearing retainer.
    5. Fig 5: Inner Pinion Bearing And Special Tool
    GM739953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:

    Press the bearing on until the cone seats on the pinion.

  5. Using the J 24433  installer and a hydraulic press, install the inner pinion bearing.
    6. Fig 6: Collapsible Spacer
    GM739955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the new collapsible spacer.
  7. Lubricate the pinion bearings with axle lubricant. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
  8. Install the outer pinion bearing into the pinion bearing retainer.
  9. Using the J 44414  installer, install the new pinion oil seal.
    10. Fig 7: Pinion Retainer
    GM739961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the pinion in the pinion gear bearing retainer.
  11. Install the drive pinion flange/yoke. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement 
    12. NOTE:

    Do not apply sealant to the pinion gear bearing retainer at this time.

  12. Install the original shim to the pinion bearing retainer. If the original shim is not available, install a 0.41 mm (0.016 in) shim to build pinion depth.
  13. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer to the axle housing. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement 
    14. Fig 8: Measuring Pinion Rotating Torque
    GM661077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Using an inch-pound torque wrench, measure the rotating torque of the pinion should be between 1.0-2.3 N.m (10-20 lb in) for used bearings or 1.7-3.4 N.m (15-30 lb in) for new bearings.
  15. If the rotating torque measurement is below 1.0 N.m (10 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7 N.m (15 lb in) for new bearings, use the J 8614-01  holding tool and continue to tighten the pinion nut, in small increments, as needed, until the rotating torque is between 1.0-2.3 N.m (10-20 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7-3.4 N.m (15-30 lb in) for new bearings.
  16. 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.

  17. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) .
  18. Adjust the differential side bearing preload. Refer to Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle) , Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment (9.5LD Inch Axle) , Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  19. Adjust the drive pinion gear pinion depth, if needed. Refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment (9.5LD Inch Axle) , Pinion Depth Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle) , Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle) .
  20. Adjust the backlash. Refer to Backlash Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle) , Backlash Adjustment (9.5 LD Axle) , Backlash Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle) .
  21. Fill the axle with lubricant. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) , Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) .
  22. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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