Rainier AWD L6-4.2L (2007)
14. Install the pinion yoke.
Align the marks made during removal.
15. 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.
16. Install the washer and a new pinion nut.
17. Install the J 8614-01 onto the pinion yoke as shown.
Important: If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
18. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01.
Tighten the pinion nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to seat the bearings.
19. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion using an inch-pound torque wrench.
The rotating torque of the pinion should be 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.
20. 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, continue to tighten the
pinion nut.
Tighten the pinion nut, in small increments, as needed, until the torque required in order to rotate the pinion is 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.
21. 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.
22. Install the differential. Refer to Differential Replacement.
23. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check on the pinion and the ring gear. Refer to Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection.
