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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1345
The pinion bearings
The pinion seal
The carrier bearings
The axle bearings
The axle seals
Fig. 90: View Of Pinion Shaft & Pinion Yoke Alignment Marks
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11. Scribe an alignment line between the pinion shaft and the pinion yoke.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 91: Holding Pinion Flange Using Special Tool
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12. Install the J 8614-01 onto the pinion as shown. See Special Tools.
13. Remove the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01 . See Special Tools.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 92: View Of Pinion Yoke
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14. Install the J 8614-2 (2) and the J 8614-3 (3) into the J 8614-01 (1) as shown. See Special
Tools.
15. Remove the pinon yoke by turning the J 8614-3 (3) clockwise while holding the J 8614-01
(1). See Special Tools.
16. Remove the oil seal using a suitable seal removal tool.
Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT: Carefully remove the oil seal from the bore. Do not distort or
scratch the aluminum case.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 93: Installing Oil Seal Using J 36366 - Front Axle
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1. Install the oil seal by doing the following:
1. Position the oil seal over the seal bore.
2. Install the J 36366 over the oil seal.
3. Strike the J 36366 with a hammer until the seal flange seats on the axle housing
surface.
2. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the splines of
the drive pinion yoke.
3. Install the pinion yoke.
Align the reference marks made during removal.
4. Seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion shaft by tapping it with a soft-faced hammer until a few
NOTE:
Refer to Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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