Suburban 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Pinion Bearing: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle)
Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle)
Tools Required
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J 7818 Inner Bearing Race Installer
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
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J 8611-01 Rear Pinion Bearing Race Installer
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J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
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J 22306 Pinion Cup Bearing Installer - Rear
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J 22912-B Split Plate Bearing Puller
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J 22828 Input/Counterbalance Race Installer
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DT-47688 Pinion Bearing Remover, 8.6 Inch Axle Installer
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J 36614 Inner Pinion Bearing Installer
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J 45870 Pinion Bearing Cup Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch LD Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Differential Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch LD Axle))Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)) .
3. Remove the drive pinion from the axle. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion Gear/Service and
Repair/Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch Axle LD) (See: Pinion
Gear/Service and Repair/Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch Axle LD)) .
4. Using the DT-47688 and a press, remove the bearing from the drive pinion.
5. Remove the shim.
