Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1447

9. Using a hammer and a brass drift, remove the outer pinion bearing cup.

Fig. 170: Removing Inner Pinion Bearing Cup
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10. Using a hammer and a brass drift, remove the inner pinion bearing cup.

and the other in order to work the cups out of the retainer
evenly.

IMPORTANT: Insert the brass drift in the slots to remove the bearing cup.

IMPORTANT: 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. 171: Removing Pinion Gear Pilot Bearing
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11. Using a brass drift and a hammer, remove the pinion gear pilot bearing.

Installation Procedure

1. Using the J 22761 , install the pinion gear pilot bearing.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 172: Installing Inner Pinion Bearing Cup
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2. Using the J 37624 (2) and the J 8092 (1), install the inner pinion bearing cup in the pinion

gear bearing retainer.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 173: Installing Outer Pinion Bearing Cup
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3. Using the J 8608 (2) and the J 8092 (1), install the outer pinion bearing cup in the pinion

gear bearing retainer.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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