Tahoe 2WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2008)
Pinion Bearing: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
Tools Required
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J 22761 Differential Side Bearing Installer
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J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
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J 37624 Pinon Bearing Installer
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J 24433 Pinion Cone and Side Bearing Installer
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J 22912-B Split Plate Bearing Puller
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J 44414 Rear Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
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J 8608 Rear Pinion Bearing Installer
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
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 pinion gear bearing retainer. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement (See: Pinion Gear/Service and Repair/Drive
Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement) .
4. Remove the pinion yoke and the oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement (See: Pinion Gear/Service and Repair/Drive
Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement) .
5. Remove the outer pinion bearing.
6. Remove the pinion.
7. Remove the collapsible spacer.