9-7X L6-4.2L (2008)
Pinion Flange: Service and Repair
Front Drive Axle
Front Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement
Tools Required
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J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
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J 33782 Pinion Oil Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Skid Plate/Service and
Repair/Engine Protection Shield Replacement).
3. Drain the drive axle. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front
Drive Axle).
4. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement (See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller
Shaft/Service and Repair/Front Propeller Shaft Replacement).
5. Remove the rear steering gear crossmember. Refer to Rear Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement (See: Body and
Frame/Frame/Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Rear Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement).
6. Measure the torque required in order to rotate the pinion. Use an inch-pound torque wrench. Record the torque value for reassembly. This will
give the combined preload for the following components:
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The pinion bearings
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The pinion seal
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The carrier bearings
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The axle bearings
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The axle seals
7. Scribe an alignment line between the pinion shaft and the pinion yoke.