Silverado 1500 2WD V6-4.3L (2007)
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Reference mark the rear propeller shaft (3) to the rear axle pinion yoke (4).
3. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the axle.
Wrap the bearing caps with tape in order to prevent the loss of bearing rollers. Support the propeller shaft as necessary.
4. Using an inch-pound torque wrench, measure the amount of torque required to rotate the pinion. Record this measurement for reassembly. This
will give the combined preload for the following components:
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The pinion bearings
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The pinion oil seal
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The differential case bearings
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The axle bearings
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The axle seals
5. Place an alignment mark between the pinion and the pinion yoke.
