Camaro V8-6.2L (2010)
Pinion Flange: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
Special Tools
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J 21128 - Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
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J 38694 - Extension Housing Pump/Seal Installer
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J 45012 - Holding Fixture
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J 45019 - Flange and Pinion Cage Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (See: Tools and Equipment).
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and
Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement).
Note: Record this measurement for reassembly.
3. Using an inch-pound torque wrench, measure the rotational torque of the differential ring and pinion gear and related components.
4. Using the J 45012 - fixture, remove and discard the pinion nut (1).
5. Using the J 45019 - remover, remove the drive pinion flange (2).
