Sierra 2500 Denali 2WD V8-6.0L (2011)
Pinion Bearing: Service and Repair
Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle)
Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle)
Special Tools
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DT 47688 - Pinion Bearing Remover
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DT 49032 - Inner Pinion Bearing Race Installer
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J 7818 - Inner Bearing Race Installer
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J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle 3/4-10
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J 8611-01 - Pinion Bearing Cup Installer
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J 8614-01 - Flange Holder and Remover
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J 22306 - Bearing Race Installer
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J 22828 - Input Shaft Gear Installer
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J 22912 - Bearing Remover
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J 36614 - Inner Pinion Bearing Installer
Disassemble Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles))Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) (See:
Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle)).
3. Remove the drive pinion from the axle. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion Gear/Service and
Repair/Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD, and 11.5 Inch
Axles) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD, and
11.5 Inch Axles)).
Note: Step 4 is for those vehicles equipped with the 8.6 inch axle.
4. Using the DT 47688 - remover and a press, remove the bearing from the drive pinion.