Savana 3500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (2007)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.75 Inch, 10.5 Inch Axles)
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.75 Inch, 10.5 Inch Axles)
Tools Required
J 22536 Pinion Driver
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the differential assembly.
3. Remove the drive pinion yoke and the pinion oil seal.
4. Remove the thrust washer.
5. Install the J 22536 as shown.
Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
6. Drive the pinion out using the J 22536 and a hammer.
Strike the J 22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
7. Remove the pinion preload shims from the drive pinion and set aside.
8. Remove the inner pinion bearing and the pinion position shim.
Important: The ring gear bolts have right-hand threads.
9. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
