Sierra Denali V8-6.0L VIN N (2005)
3. Install the inner pinion bearing using the J 24433. Press the bearing on until the cone seats on the pinion.
4. Install a new collapsible spacer.
5. Lubricate the pinion bearings with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid.
6. Install the pinion into the pinion gear bearing retainer.
7. Install the outer pinion bearing onto the pinion.
8. Install a new pinion oil seal using the J 44414.
9. Apply sealant, GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent, to the splines of the pinion yoke.
10. Install the pinion yoke. Align the marks made during removal.
11. Seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion shaft by tapping it with a soft-faced hammer until a few pinion shaft threads show through the yoke.
Notice: Do not hammer the pinion flange/yoke onto the pinion shaft. Pinion components may be damaged if the pinion flange/yoke is hammered
onto the pinion shaft.
12. Install the washer and a new pinion nut.
