Silverado 1500 4WD V8-5.3L (2007)
23. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided.
Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the retainer evenly.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the inner pinion bearing cup into the pinion gear bearing retainer using the J 37624 (2) and the J 8092 (1).
2. Install the outer pinion bearing cup into the pinion gear bearing retainer using the J 8608 (2) and the J 8092 (1).
3. Install the inner pinion bearing using the J 24433.
Press the bearing on until the cone seats on the pinion.
4. Install a new collapsible spacer.
5. Lubricate the pinion bearings with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
