Escalade AWD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2010)
Pinion Bearing: Service and Repair
Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
Special Tools
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DT 47688 - Pinion Bearing Remover
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J 8092 - Universal Drive Handle 3/4 in-10
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J 8611-01 - Pinion Bearing Cup Installer
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J 22828 - Input Shaft Gear Installer
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J 22912-B - Bearing Puller
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J 36614 - Inner Pinion Bearing Installer
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J 45870 - Inner Pinion Bearing Race Installer
Disassemble Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) ()Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) (
See: Service and Repair).
3. Remove the differential drive pinion gear. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion Gear/Service and
Repair/Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5LD Inch Axles) (See:
Service and Repair).
4. For the 8.6 inch axle, use the DT 47688 - remover and a press remove the drive pinion bearing and the spacer.
5. For the 9.5LD inch axle, use the J 22912-B - puller and a press to remove the drive pinion bearing.