Suburban 1/2 Ton 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2006)
Pinion Flange: Service and Repair
Rear Differential
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
^
Tools Required
-
J 8614-01 Flange/Pulley Holding Tool
-
J 22388 Pinion Oil Seal Installer - Rear (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axle)
-
J 44414 Pinion Seal Installer (10.5 inch axle)
Removal Procedure
1. Important: Observe and mark the positions of all the driveline components, relative to the propeller shaft and the axles, prior to disassembly.
These components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flanges, output shafts, etc. Reassemble all the components in the exact places in
which you removed the parts. Follow any specifications, torque values, and any measurements made prior to disassembly.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the rear brake calipers (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axles).
4. Remove the brake rotors (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axles).
5. Remove the axle shafts (10.5 inch axle).
6. Reference mark the rear propeller shaft (3) to the rear axle pinion yoke (4).
7. 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.
8. Measure the amount of torque required to rotate the pinion. Use an inch-pound torque wrench. Record this measurement for reassembly. This will
give the combined preload for the following components:
^
The pinion bearings
^
The pinion pilot bearing (10.5 inch axle)
^
The pinion oil seal
^
The differential case bearings
^
The axle bearings (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axles)
^
The axle seals (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axles)
9. Draw 2 arrows pointing at each other, one on the pinion stem, the other on the pinion yoke.
10. Record the number of exposed threads on the pinion stem for reference.
