Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .
3. Remove the pinion yoke and the pinion oil seal. Refer to Front Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement .



4. Remove the thrust washer.



5. Install the J 22536 as shown.

Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.

6. Drive the pinion out using the J 22536 and a hammer.

Strike the J 22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the front axle housing.

7. Remove the pinion preload shims from the drive pinion and set aside.



8. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup and the oil deflector using the J 45703  (2) and the J 42176  (1).
9. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup using the J 45705 and the J 42176 .



10. Remove the inner pinion bearing using the J 22912-B and a hydraulic press.
11. Remove the pinion position shim.

1. Install the oil deflector into the inner pinion cup bore.



2. Install the inner pinion bearing cup using the J 45704  (2) and the J 8092  (1).



3. Install the outer pinion bearing cup using the J 7818  (2) and the J 8092  (1).
4. Determine the pinion position shim thickness and the pinion preload shim thickness for the drive pinion. Refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment .
5. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .
6. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement .
7. Lower the vehicle.