Escalade 4WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2011)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement
Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement
Special Tools
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J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle 3/4 in-10
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J 8608 - Pinion bearing Cup Installer
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J 24433 - Pinion Bearing Installer
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J 37624 - Pinion Bearing Installer
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J 44414 - Pinion Oil Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
Note: Observe and mark the positions of all the driveline components, relative to the propeller shaft and the axles, prior to disassembly. These
components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flanges, output shafts, etc. Reassemble all the components in the exact places in which
you removed the parts. Follow any specifications, torque values, and any measurements made prior to disassembly.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair.
2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement .
3. Remove the rear axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Seals and
Gaskets/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement.
4. Remove the rear propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and
Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement.
5. Remove the drive pinion flange/yoke and/or oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement See: Pinion Flange/Service
and Repair/Rear Drive Axle.
6. Using a hydraulic press and an appropriate tool, remove the pinion.
7. Remove the collapsible spacer.