Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
12. Align the marks made and install the pinion yoke.
Caution: Refer to Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Caution (See: Service Precautions/Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Caution).
13. Using a soft faced hammer, seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion shaft by tapping it until a few threads show through the yoke.
Note: Do not reuse the pinion nut, use NEW only.
14. Install the new pinion nut and the NEW pinion nut.
15. Install the J 8614-01 onto the pinion yoke as shown.
Note: If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
16. Using the J 8614-01 - holding tool , tighten the pinion nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to
seat the bearings.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
17. Using an inch-pound torque wrench, measure the rotating torque of the pinion. The torque should be between1.0-2.3 Nm (10-20 lb in) for used
bearings, or 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 lb in) for new bearings.
18. If the rotating torque measurement is below 1.0 Nm (10 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7 Nm (15 lb in) for new bearings, continue to tighten the
pinion nut in small increments until the rotating measurement reads 1.0-2.3 Nm (10-20 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 lb in) for
new bearings.
Note: Recheck the rotating torque and adjust if necessary.
