Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles)
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles)
Special Tools
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J 8614-01 - Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
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J 38694 - Extension Housing Oil Pump/Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
Note: Observe and mark the positions of all the driveline components, relative to the propeller shaft and the axles, prior to disassembly. These
components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flanges, output shafts, etc. Reassemble all the components in the exact places in which
you removed the parts. Follow any specifications, torque values, and any measurements made prior to disassembly.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair).
3. Remove the rear brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (With Single Rear Wheel) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc
Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (With Single Rear Wheel))Rear
Brake Caliper Replacement (Dual Rear Wheel) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (Dual Rear Wheel)).
4. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
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For the one piece propeller shaft, refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and
Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement).
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For the 2 piece propeller shaft, refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and
Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement).
5. Using an inch pound torque wrench, measure the amount of torque required to rotate the pinion. Record this measurement for reassembly. This
will give the combined preload for the following components:
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The pinion bearings
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The pinion oil seal
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The differential case bearings
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The axle bearings
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The axle seals
6. Scribe an alignment line between the pinion shaft and the pinion yoke.
