Silverado 2500 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2004)
13. Install the J 8614-2 (2) and the J 8614-3 (3) into the J 8614-01 (1) as shown.
14. Remove the pinion yoke by turning the J 8614-3 (3) clockwise while holding the J 8614-01 (1).
15. Remove the oil seal using a suitable seal removal tool.
Important:
Carefully remove the oil seal from the bore. Do not distort or scratch the aluminum case.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the oil seal by doing the following:
1. Position the oil seal over the seal bore.
2. Install the J 36366 over the oil seal.
3. Strike the J 36366 with a hammer until the seal flange seats on the axle housing surface.
2. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the splines of the drive pinion yoke.
3. Install the pinion yoke. Align the reference marks made during removal.
4. Seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion shaft by tapping it with a soft-faced hammer until a few pinion shaft threads show through the yoke.
Notice:
Refer to Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the washer and a new pinion nut.
6. Install the J 8614-01 onto the pinion yoke as shown.
7. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01.
