K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2003)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axle)
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axle)
Tools Required
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J22536 Pinion Driver
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the differential assembly.
3. Remove the pinion yoke and the oil seal.
4. Install the J22536 as shown.
Ensure that the J22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
5. Drive the pinion out using the J22536 and a hammer.
Strike the J22536 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.
Important: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
