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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Rear Drive Axle 🢒 Drive Pinion Assemble

Special Tools

    • DT-48007 Spline Holder
    • J 42170 Getrag Axle Bearing Race Installer
    • J 42172 Getrag Axle Bearing Race Installer

    Object Number: 64160 Size: SH
  1. Install the bearing onto the pinion shaft using the J 42170 installer  (1), the DT-48007 spline holder  (2), and a hydraulic press.

    2. Object Number: 64161 Size: SH
  2. Assemble the pinion shaft (5), spacer (3), and bearing (2) into the housing/cage (4).

    3. Object Number: 64162 Size: SH
  3. Press the bearing onto the pinion shaft using the 42170 installer  (1), the DT-48007 spline holder  (2), and a hydraulic press.

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 64142 Size: SH
  4. Install the nut onto the pinion shaft using a torque wrench, the J  42172 installer  (1), and the DT-48007 spline holder  (2). Tighten the nut to 500 N·m (370 lb ft).
  5. Using a punch, stake the areas of the nut into the notches in the end of the pinion shaft.
  6. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion shaft using the DT-48007 spline holder . A properly assembled pinion shaft and bearings should have a rotating torque of 1.4-2.8 N·m (12-25 lb in).