TrailBlazer 2WD L6-4.2L VIN S (2003)
Pinion Bearing: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement
Tools Required
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J7817 Outer Bearing Race Installer
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J8092 Universal Driver Handle- 3/4 inch - 10
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J8608 Rear Pinion Bearing Race Installer
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J8611-01 Rear Pinion Bearing Race Installer
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J8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
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J22912-01 Split-Plate Bearing Puller
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J24433 Pinion Cone and Side Bearing Installer
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J33782 Pinion Oil Seal Installer
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J38694 Extension Housing Oil Pump/Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the differential.
3. Remove the drive pinion from the axle.
4. Press the bearing off of the pinion using the J22912-01.
5. Remove the shim.
6. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup from the axle housing using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided. Move the drift back and forth
between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.
