Canyon 4WD V8-5.3L (2009)
Ring Gear: Service and Repair
Front Drive Axle
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
Special Tools
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J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
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J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
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J 21128 Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
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J 22536 Pinion Driver
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J 22779 Side Bearing Backlash Gage
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J 25025 Guide Pins
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J 25588 Side Bearing Shim Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (See: Differential Carrier/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the drive pinion yoke and the oil seal. Refer to Front Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement (See:
Pinion Flange/Service and Repair/Front Drive Axle).
4. Install the J 22536 as shown.
Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
5. Drive the pinion out using the J 22536 and a hammer.
Strike the J 22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
6. Remove the collapsible spacer from the pinion. Discard the spacer.
7. Remove the pinion bearings and the cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (See: Pinion Bearing/Service and Repair/Front Drive
Axle).
8. Remove the ring gear. Refer to Front Differential Case Disassemble (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Drive Axle/Front
Differential Case Disassemble).
Installation Procedure