Express 1500 AWD V8-5.3L (2008)
Front Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement
Front Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement
Tools Required
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J 33782 Pinion Oil Seal Installer
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J 8614-01 Pinion Flange Holder
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair) .
3. Remove the brake calipers. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
4. Reference mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the front axle pinion yoke.
5. Remove the pinion yoke retainer bolts and the yoke retainers from the front axle pinion yoke.
Notice: When removing the propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove the shaft by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between the yoke and
the universal joint. If the propeller shaft is removed by using such means, the injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of the
joint.
6. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the front axle pinion yoke.
Wrap the bearing cups with tape in order to prevent the loss of bearing rollers.
