GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 451

Fig. 4B2-13--Removing Retainer Bolts
Fig. 4B2-14--Removing Pinion Nut
Fig. 4B2-15--Removing Flange
6. S e p a ra te the pinion flange, the oil seal, the front
7. Drive the pinion front and rear bearing cups from the
8. To remove the rear bearing, use J-22912 as shown in
9. Drive the pinion straddle bearing from the carrier
Inspection
1. Clean all parts in a suitable solvent and dry with air.
2. Inspect the drive pinion for chipped, cracked or
3. Inspect the bearings for worn or pitted rollers or races.
J— 8614-3
J— 8 6 1 4 - 2
J— 8614-11
Fig. 4B2-16--Pressing Drive Pinion from Bearing Retainer
4B2-16 and press out the drive pinion. Do not allow
drive pinion to fall onto the floor.
bearing and the bearing retainer. The oil seal may have
to be driven from the bearing reatiner if it is being
replaced.
bearing retainer, using a drift.
figure 4B2-17.
housing, using a drift as shown in figure 4 B 2 -18.
excessively worn teeth and inspect the splines for wear.
Inspect the pinion flange splines for wear.
Fig. 4B2-17-Removing Pinion Rear Bearing
REAR A X L E 4 B 2 -7