Envoy 2WD V8-5.3L VIN P (2004)
Ring Gear: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
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J 22536 Pinion Driver
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J 38694 Extension Housing Oil Pump/Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the brake calipers.
4. Remove the brake rotors.
5. Remove the axle shafts.
6. Remove the differential assembly.
7. Remove the drive pinion yoke and the oil seal.
8. Install the J 22536 as shown.
Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
9. Drive the pinion out using the J22536 and a hammer.
Strike the J 22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
10. Remove the collapsible spacer from the pinion. Discard the spacer.
11. Remove the pinion bearings and the cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement on page4-155.
12. Remove the left-hand threaded ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
13. Remove the ring gear from the differential. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
Installation Procedure
Important: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.
