Tahoe 4WD V8-6.2L (2009)
6. Install a new collapsible spacer.
7. Lubricate the pinion bearings with the axle lubricant. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (See: Maintenance/Specifications).
8. Install the outer pinion bearing (2) into the differential drive pinion gear (1).
9. Install the drive pinion flange/yoke and or oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (See: Pinion Flange/Service
and Repair/Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement).
10. Using an inch-pound torque wrench, measure the rotating torque of the drive pinion should be between 1.0-2.3 Nm(10-20 lb in) for used bearings
and 1.7-3.4 Nm(15-30 lb in) for new bearings.
11. If the rotating torque measurement is below 1.0 Nm(10 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7 Nm(15 lb in) for new bearings, continue to tighten the
pinion nut in small increments, as needed, until the desired rotating torque specificationas are reached as indicated in steps 10 and 11.
12. Once the specified torque is obtained, rotate the pinion several times to ensure the bearings have seated.
13. Recheck the rotating torque and adjust if necessary.
14. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear
Drive Axle/Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))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)).
