Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
2. Hand start each bolt of the NEW ring gear bolts and then tighten in sequence to 20 Nm (89 lb ft).
3. Install the pinion bearing. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles))Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6,
9.5 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion Bearing/Service and Repair).
4. Determine the selective shim thickness for the pinion gear. Refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle))Pinion Depth Adjustment (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See:
Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Pinion Depth Adjustment (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)).
5. Install the selective shim onto the pinion.
6. Install a new collapsible spacer.
7. Lubricate the pinion bearings with axle lubricant. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (See: Maintenance/Service Intervals).
8. Install the outer pinion bearing into the axle housing.
9. Install the new pinion oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) (See: Pinion Flange/Service
and Repair/Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles))Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
(9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Pinion Flange/Service and Repair/Rear Drive Axle).
10. Install the pinion into the axle housing.
11. Install the pinion yoke. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) (See: Pinion Flange/Service and
Repair/Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles))Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
(9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Pinion Flange/Service and Repair/Rear Drive Axle).
12. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear
Drive Axle/Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Differential Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)).
13. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and
10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle).
14. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.