Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
3. Install the pinion yoke.
Align the reference marks made during removal.
Caution: Refer to Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Caution (See: Service Precautions/Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Caution).
4. Seat the pinion flange onto the pinion shaft by tapping it with a soft-faced hammer until a few pinion shaft threads show through the flange.
5. Install the washer.
6. Install a new pinion nut.
7. Install the J 8614-01 onto the pinion flange as shown.
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.
8. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01 .
Tighten the pinion nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to seat the bearings.
9. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion. Compare the measurement with the rotating torque recorded earlier.
Tighten the pinion nut, in small increments, as needed, until the torque required in order to rotate the pinion is 0.40-0.57 Nm (3-5 lb in) greater
than the torque recorded during removal.
10. 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.
11. Install the propeller shaft to the pinion yoke.
Align the reference marks made during removal.
12. Install the pinion yoke retainers and the bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
13. Inspect the axle lubricant level, and add, if necessary. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and
Repair/Procedures/Front Drive Axle).
