Hummer H2. Manual — part 927

2. Turn the J 36615 counterclockwise in order to remove the differential bearing adjuster nut, the O-

ring seal and the differential side bearing cup. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig. 82: Installing J 8614-01 Onto Pinion Yoke
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30. Install the J 8614-01 as shown. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Remove the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01 . See Special Tools and Equipment .

31. Remove the washer.

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Fig. 83: Installing J 8614-2 & J 8614-3 Into J 8614-01
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32. Install the J 8614-2 (2) and the J 8614-3 (3) into the J 8614-01 (1) as shown. See Special Tools and

Equipment .

33. Remove the pinion yoke by turning the J 8614-3 (3) clockwise while holding the J 8614-01 (1). See

Special Tools and Equipment .

34. Remove the pinion oil seal using a suitable seal removal tool.

IMPORTANT: Carefully pry the seal from the bore. Do not distort or scratch the

aluminum case.

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Fig. 84: Installing J 45765 To Left Side Differential Carrier Case Half Over Drive Pinion
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35. Install the J 45765 to the left side differential carrier case half over the drive pinion as shown. See

Special Tools and Equipment .

36. Turn the forcing screw of the J 45765 clockwise to remove the following components from the left side

differential carrier case half:

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The drive pinion gear

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The pinion gear selectable shim

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The inner pinion bearing

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The collapsible spacer

37. Remove the collapsible spacer from the pinion.

38. Remove the outer pinion bearing from the differential carrier case half.

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