K 1500 Yukon 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2003)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important: If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
14. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J8614-01.
Tighten the nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to seat the bearings.
15. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion. Compare this measurement with the rotating torque recorded during removal.
Tighten the nut in small increments, as needed, until the rotating torque is 0.40 - 0.57 Nm (3 - 5 inch lbs.) greater than the rotating torque
recorded during removal.
16. Once the specified torque is obtained, rotate the pinion several times to ensure the bearings have seated. Recheck the rotating torque and adjust if
necessary.
17. Determine the selective shim thickness for the pinion gear bearing retainer.
18. Apply sealant, GM P/N 1052942 (Canadian P/N 10953466) or equivalent, to the sealing surface of the pinion gear bearing retainer.
19. Install the selective shim.
Align the tab on the shim with the unmachined surface of the pinion gear bearing retainer.
20. Apply sealant, GM P/N 1052942 (Canadian P/N 10953466) or equivalent, to the surface of the selective shim.
21. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer.
22. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer bolts.
Tighten the pinion gear bearing retainer bolts to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).