Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Caution: Refer to Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Caution (See: Service Precautions/Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Caution).
3. Align the reference marks and install the pinion yoke.
Note: Proceed to step 5 if the new pinion nut cannot be installed.
4. Install the washer and the NEW pinion nut.
5. Perform the following steps in order to seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion.
1. Remove the pinion nut washer.
2. Install the old pinion nut.
3. Tighten the nut until a few of the shaft threads show through the nut so that the washer and new pinion nut can be installed.
4. Remove the old pinon nut.
5. Install the pinion nut washer
6. Install the new pinion nut.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
Note: If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
6. Using the J 8614-01 - holding tool , tighten the pinion nut until the pinion end play is just taken up.
7. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to seat the bearings.
Note: Tighten the pinion nut in small increments until the proper torque is reached.
8. Using a inch pound torque wrench, measure and the rotating torque of the pinion. The rotating torque is 0.40-0.57 Nm (3-5 lb in) is greater than
the rotating torque recorded during removal and compare that to the measurement taken during the removal.
9. Once the specified torque is obtained, rotate the pinion several times to ensure the bearings have seated. Recheck the rotating torque and adjust if
necessary.
