TrailBlazer 2WD L6-4.2L VIN S (2003)
7. Remove the inner 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.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the outer pinion bearing cup using the J7817, 8.0 inch axle, or the J8611-01, 8.6 inch axle (1), and the J8092 (2).
2. Install the inner pinion bearing cup. using the J8608 (2) and the J8092 (1).
3. Determine the selective shim thickness for the pinion.