Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
19. Remove the pinion.
20. Remove the collapsible spacer.
21. Remove the inner pinion bearing from the pinion using the J 22912-01 and a hydraulic press.
22. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup 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 retainer evenly.
23. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup 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 retainer evenly.
Installation Procedure
