Drive Pinion Disassemble

Drive Pinion Disassemble

Tools Required
* DT-48005 Pinion Bearing Remover
* DT-48007 Spline Holder
* J 8433 Two Jaw Puller
* J 42162 Getrag Axle Side Gear Compressor
* J 42164 Getrag Axle Pinion Gear Holder
* J 42166 Getrag Axle Front Pinion Bearing Remover
* J 42172 Getrag Axle Bearing Race Installer




1. Remove the pinion nut using the J 42172 (1) and the J 42164 (2), or the DT-48007 for Z06 models.




2. Position the pinion housing/cage into a press.
3. Use the J 42162 and a hydraulic press in order to remove the pinion shaft and bearing from the housing/cage.





Important: The spacer is specific for the bearing set and must be used in order to achieve the proper bearing preload. The pinion bearings, spacer and housing/cage must be replaced as a set.

4. Remove the nut (1), bearing (2), spacer (3), and pinion shaft (5) from the housing/cage (4).




5. Install the J 42166 (3), or DT-48005 for Z06 models, onto the pinion shaft and bearing.
6. Use the J 42162 (2), the J 42166 (3) or DT-48005, and the J 8433 (1) or a hydraulic press in order to remove the bearing from the shaft.