Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1437

Fig. 136: Removing Inner Pinion Bearing Using Hydraulic Press
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

21. Remove the inner pinion bearing from the pinion using the J 22912-B and a hydraulic press.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 137: Removing Outer Pinion Bearing Cup
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

22. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup 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 retainer evenly.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 138: Removing Inner Pinion Bearing Cup
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

23. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup 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 retainer evenly.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 139: Installing Inner Pinion Bearing Cup
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Install the inner pinion bearing cup into the pinion gear bearing retainer using the J 37624

(2) and the J 8092 (1). See Special Tools.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado