Express 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN W (1999)
Pinion Flange: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
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J8614-01 Companion Flange Holder and Remover
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J22388 Pinion Oil Seal Installer (9 1/2 inch ring gear)
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J22836 Pinion Oil Seal Installer (8 5/8 inch ring gear)
1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands.
Important: Observe and accurately mark the positions of all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles prior to disassembly.
These components include the propeller shaft, drive axles, pinion flanges, output shafts, etc. Reassemble all components in the exact relationship the
components had to each other during removal. Follow specifications and torque values. Follow any measurements made prior to disassembly. Refer to
Rear Axle Description.
2. Remove the propeller shaft from the pinion flange. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement.
3. Make an alignment mark on the pinion stem, pinion nut and pinion flange (1).
4. Hold the pinion flange using the J8614-01.
5. Remove the pinion nut from the yoke.
