Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3L (2008)
12. Install the pinion yoke.
Align the marks made during removal.
Notice: Refer to Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Notice .
13. Seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion shaft by tapping it with a soft-faced hammer until a few threads show through the yoke.
14. Install the washer.
Important: Do not reuse the pinion nut.
15. Install the new pinion nut.
16. Install the J 8614-01 onto the pinion yoke as shown.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Important: If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
17. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01 .
Tighten the pinion nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to seat the bearings.
18. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion using an inch-pound torque wrench.
The rotating torque of the pinion should be between 1.0-2.3 N.m (10-20 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7-3.4 N.m (15-30 lb in) for new
bearings .
