Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1363

the left side differential carrier case half:. See Special Tools.

The drive pinion gear

The pinion gear selectable shim

The inner pinion bearing

The collapsible spacer

34. Remove the drive pinion seal using a suitable seal remover.

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

Fig. 155: Installing J 45754-3 Over Inner Pinion Bearing Cup (9.25 Inch Axle)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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36. Install the J 45754-3 over the inner pinion bearing cup.

Fig. 156: Installing J 45754 Forcing Screw Into J 45754-3 (9.25 Inch Axle)
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

37. Install the forcing screw (1) of the J 45754 into the J 45754-3 (2). See Special Tools.

38. Drive out the inner pinion bearing cup by pounding on the forcing screw with a hammer.

Fig. 157: Installing J 45754-2 & Forcing Screw (9.25 Inch Axle)
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

39. Install the J 45754-2 (2) and the forcing screw (1) over the outer pinion bearing cup bore.

Fig. 158: Forcing Screw, J 45754-2 & J 45754-4 (9.25 Inch Axle)
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40. Install the J 45754-4 (3) into the pinion bearing bore behind the outer pinion bearing cup.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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