Silverado 1500 4WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2009)
Pinion Bearing: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
Special Tools
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J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
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J 8608 - Pinion Bearing Cup Installer
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J 8614-01 - Flange Holder and Remover
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J 22761 - Side Bearing Installer
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J 22912-B - Bearing Remove
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J 24433 - Pinion Bearing Installer
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J 37624 - Pinion Bearing Installer
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J 44414 - 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 differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles))Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) (See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle)) .
3. Remove the pinion gear bearing retainer. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle) (See: Drive Pinion Bearings
Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle))Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
4. Remove the pinion yoke and the oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (See: Pinion Flange/Service and
Repair/Rear Drive Axle) .
5. Remove the outer pinion bearing.
6. Using an hydraulic press and the appropriate supports, remove the differential pinion gear.
7. Remove the collapsible spacer.