Colorado 2WD V8-5.3L (2009)
4. Install the selective pinion spacer (1) on the pinion gear (2).
5. Using the J 22828 - installer and a hammer, install the differential drive pinion gear bearing and the spacer.
Note: Use the proper fluid.
6. Lubricate the pinion bearings with axle lubricant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (See: Specifications/Fluid Type
Specifications).
7. Install the differential drive pinion gear outer bearing into the axle housing.
8. Install the differential drive pinion gear into the axle housing.
9. Install the NEW differential drive pinion gear seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (See: Pinion Flange/Service
and Repair/Rear Drive Axle).
10. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive
Axle/Differential Replacement).
11. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch
Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch
Axle)).
12. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.