Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
8. Using the J 22912-B and a hydraulic press, remove the inner pinion bearing from the pinion.
Important: Insert the brass drift in the slots to remove the bearing cup.
Important: Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the retainer evenly.
9. Using a hammer and a brass drift, remove the outer pinion bearing cup.
Important: Insert the brass drift in the slots to remove the bearing cup.
Important: Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the retainer evenly.
10. Using a hammer and a brass drift, remove the inner pinion bearing cup.
11. Using a brass drift and a hammer, remove the pinion gear pilot bearing.
