Assembly Of The Rear Axle - Chevrolet 1991 Light Duty Truck Repair Manual

Figure 7—Pressing the Drive Pinion from the Cage
• If the rear axle was operated for an extended
period of time with very loose bearings, the ring
gear and drive pinion will also require replace­
ment.
• Low mileage bearings may have very small
scratches and pits on the rollers and the bearing
cups from the initial preload. Do not replace a
bearing for this reason.
• Bearing caps for cracks or chips.
SHIMS
H inspect
• Shims for cracks and chips. Damaged shims
should be replaced with an equally sized service
shim.
10 1/2-INCH RING GEAR 4B4-5
F4741
Figure 9—Removing the P ilot Bearing

ASSEMBLY OF THE REAR AXLE

PINION ASSEMBLY
+ + Install o r Connect (Figure 1)
Tools Required:
J 24433 Rear Pinion Bearing Cone Installer
J 8092 Driver Handle
J 8608 Outer Pinion Bearing Cup Installer
J 8614-01 Pinion Flange Holder
• Lubricate all parts with axle lubricant.
1. Pinion rear bearing (13) onto the pinion.
• Press the bearing onto the pinion using
J 24433 (figure 10).