Yukon Denali AWD V8-6.2L (2007)
Pinion Bearing: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement
Tools Required
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J 7818 Inner Bearing Race Installer
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
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J 8611-01 Rear Pinion Bearing Race Installer
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J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
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J 22306 Pinion Cup Bearing Installer - Rear
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J 22912-B Split Plate Bearing Puller
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J 24433 Pinion Cone and Side Bearing Installer
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J 36614 Inner Pinion Bearing Installer
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J 45870 Pinion Bearing Cup Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the differential assembly.
3. Remove the drive pinion from the axle.
4. Press the bearing off of the drive pinion using the J 22912-B.
5. Remove the shim.
6. 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.