Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3L (2008)
Ring Gear: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
Tools Required
J 22536 Pinion Driver
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Differential Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Differential Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
3. Remove the pinion yoke and the oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion
Flange/Service and Repair/Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal
Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Pinion Flange/Service and Repair/Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
(9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
4. Install the J 22536 as shown.
Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
5. Drive the pinion out using the J 22536 and a hammer.
Strike the J 22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
6. Remove the collapsible spacer from the pinion. Discard the spacer.
7. Remove the pinion bearings and the cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion Bearing/Service and Repair
)Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Drive Pinion
Bearings Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
