Colorado 2WD V8-5.3L (2009)
Pinion Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Drive Axle
Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
Special Tools
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DT 49032 - Pinion Bearing Cup Installer
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DT 49275 - Pinion Bearing Remover
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J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle 3/4 in-10
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J 22828 - Input Shaft Gear Installer
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J 22912-B - Bearing Remover
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J 28677 - Needle Bearing 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 (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive
Axle/Differential Replacement).
3. Remove the differential drive pinion gear from the axle. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (See: Pinion Gear/Service and
Repair/Rear Drive Axle).
4. Using the DT 49275 - remover and the J 22912-B - puller , remove the differential drive pinion gear bearing and the spacer.
