Suburban 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch Axle LD)
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch Axle LD)
Tools Required
J 22536 Pinion Driver
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch LD Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Differential Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch LD Axle))Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)) .
3. Remove the pinion yoke and the oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion
Flange/Service and Repair/Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch Axle))Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal
Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion Flange/Service and Repair/Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)) .
4. Install the J 22536 as shown.
Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
5. Drive the pinion out using the J 22536 and a hammer.
Strike the J 22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
6. Remove the collapsible spacer from the pinion. Discard the spacer.
7. Remove the pinion bearings and the cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion Bearing/Service and
Repair/Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion
Bearing/Service and Repair/Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle)) .