Avalanche 2500 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2003)
9. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
Notice: Refer to Ring Gear Removal Notice in Service Precautions.
10. Remove the ring gear from the differential case. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
Installation Procedure
1. Determine the pinion position shim thickness and the pinion preload shim thickness for the drive pinion gear.
Important: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.
2. Install the ring gear to the differential case.
Align the holes in the differential case to the bolts holes in the ring gear.
