Silverado 3500 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2005)
11. Install the pinion yoke. Align the marks made during removal.
12. Seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion shaft by tapping it with a soft-faced hammer until a few threads show through the yoke.
Notice: Refer to Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Notice in Service Precautions.
13. Install the washer and a new pinion nut.
14. Install the J 8614-01 onto the pinion yoke.
15. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01.
^
Tighten the pinion nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to seat the bearings.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important: If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
16. Remove the J 8614-01.
17. Install the original shim to the pinion bearing retainer. If the original shim is not available, install a 0.41 mm (0.016 inch) shim to build pinion
depth.
Important: Do not apply sealant to the pinion gear bearing retainer at this time.
18. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer to the axle housing.
19. Install the pinion bearing retainer bolts.
^
Tighten the pinion gear retainer bolts to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
