Sierra 1500 4WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2004)
6. For the 9.5 inch and 11.5 inch axles, press the bearing off of the pinion using the J 22912-01.
7. Remove the shim.
8. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup from the axle housing using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided. Move the drift back and forth
between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.
9. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup from the axle housing using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided. Move the drift back and forth
between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.
Installation Procedure
