Suburban 4WD V8-5.3L (2008)
10. Measure the torque required in order to rotate the pinion. Use an inch-pound torque wrench. Record the torque value for reassembly. This will
give the combined preload for the following components:
*
The pinion bearings
*
The pinion seal
*
The carrier bearings
*
The axle bearings
*
The axle seals
11. Scribe an alignment line between the pinion shaft and the pinion yoke.
12. Install the J 8614-01 onto the pinion as shown.
13. Remove the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01 .
14. Install the J 8614-2 (2) and the J 8614-3 (3) into the J 8614-01 (1) as shown.
15. Remove the pinon yoke by turning the J 8614-3 (3) clockwise while holding the J 8614-01 (1).
Important: Carefully remove the oil seal from the bore. Do not distort or scratch the aluminum case.
16. Remove the oil seal using a suitable seal removal tool.
Installation Procedure
