Bearing Cup, Washer and Lubricant Dam Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Front Differential Drive Pinion Bearing Cup, Washer & Lube Dam

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Do not install the bearing cup until after the selective washer measurement has been performed.
1	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Cup CAUTION: Failure to apply the lubricant will cause damage to the bolt and nut threads. Procedure Tighten J-45094: bearing cup remover until it fits snugly on the bearing cup. Adjust J 45124: removal bridge so it sits on the torque converter housing surface just beyond the bearing cup opening. Apply the extreme pressure lubricant J 23444-A: extreme press lubricant to the puller bolt threads to prevent damage to the bolt threads during bearing cup removal. Hold the puller bridge bolt and turn the nut to removal the bearing cup. Special Tools DT-47927: Bearing Cup Remover J 23444-A: Extreme Press Lubricant - 1/4 Ounce Tube J-45087: Transfer Shaft and Differential Bearing Cup Installer J-45094: Bearing Cup Remover J 45124: Removal Bridge For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Thrust Washer Tip: Install the correct drive pinion gear bearing thrust washer as determined by the thrust washer measurement procedure.
3	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Lube Dam Special Tools DT-48055: Lube Dam Remover J 6125-1B: Slide Hammer with Adapter or equivalent For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .