K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
Pinion Stop Support Block
Install or Connect
1. Driveshaft support (33) to the driveshaft (31), seating the bearing (32) in the support.
2. Clutch drive assembly (34) to the driveshaft (31).
3. New pinion stop (36) and stop rings (35).
A. Slide the pinion stop (36) onto the driveshaft (31). End with the recess for the stop rings facing up.
B. Install the stop rings (35) into the groove in the driveshaft.
Pinion Stop Support Block
C. Pick the assembly up and support it under the pinion stop (36). A metal block, with a U-shaped cutout that will slide over the shaft between
the pinion gear and stop, can be clamped in a vise to provide support.
D. Make sure the stop rings (35) (in the driveshaft groove) are fully seated in the pinion stop recess and stake the upper edge of the pinion
stop (36) over the stop ring (35) at four places, equally spaced. Do not allow the staked metal to contact the driveshaft (31).
Gear Reduction and Drive Group
