Bravada 4WD V8-5.3L VIN P (2004)
1. Install the new deflector onto the pinion yoke using a soft-faced hammer.
Important: Drive the seal in straight, not at an angle, as this will damage the aluminum housing.
2. Install the new oil seal by doing the following:
2.1.
Position the oil seal in the bore.
2.2.
Install the J 33782 over the oil seal.
2.3.
Strike the J 33782 with a hammer until the seal flange seats on the axle housing surface.
3. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the splines of the drive pinion yoke.
4. Install the pinion yoke.
Align the reference marks made during removal.
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.
5. 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.
6. Install the washer and a new pinion nut.
