Silverado 1500 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2006)
2. Remove the differential assembly.
3. Remove the drive pinion yoke and the pinion oil seal.
4. Remove the thrust washer.
5. Install the J 22536 as shown. Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
6. 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.
7. Remove the pinion preload shims from the drive pinion and set aside.
8. Remove the inner pinion bearing and the pinion position shim.
9. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
Important: The ring gear bolts have right-hand threads.
10. Remove the ring gear from the differential case. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
