Catera V6-3.0L VIN R (1997)
Pinion Flange: Service and Repair
Flange Removal Procedure
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Tool Required:
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J 42066 Wheel Bearing Hub Flange Holding Tool
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the propeller shaft from the rear axle.
3. Remove the propeller shaft coupling from the rear axle.
4. The flange run-out is minimized and the pinion bearing preload is maintained by reassembling in the original position. Lightly center punch the
alignment marks (1) on the following as an aid for reassembly:
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On the differential drive pinion flange nut (3).
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On the differential drive pinion flange (4).
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On the differential drive pinion gear end (2)
5. Install the J 42066 onto the differential drive pinion flange.
6. Use the J 42066 to hold the differential drive pinion flange.
7. Remove the differential drive pinion flange nut.
8. Remove the J 42066.
9. Install a universal gear puller to the pinion flange.
10. Remove the pinion flange from the differential drive pinion gear.