GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 2047301  Size: MF

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Component Name

1

Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Roller Bearing Assembly

Caution: Failure to apply the lubricant will cause damage to the bolt and nut threads.

Procedure

  1. Tighten DT-49230-1 until it fits snugly on the bearing.
  2. Adjust so it sits on the torque dampener housing surface just beyond the bearing opening.
  3. Apply the extreme pressure lubricant J 23444-A to the puller bolt threads to prevent damage to the bolt threads during bearing removal.
  4. Hold the puller bridge bolt and turn the nut to remove the bearing.

Special Tools

    • DT-49230-1 Bearing Remover
    • J 23444-A Extreme Press Lubricant - 1/4 Ounce Tube
    • J 45124 Removal Bridge

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

2

Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Lube Dam

Procedure

Slide axle seal puller downward to penetrate lube dam. Turn counter clockwise to engage threads, then pull with seal puller.

Special Tools

    • DT-48055 Lube Dam Remover
    • SA9133-T Axle Seal Puller
    • SA9133-T-2 Axle Seal Puller Adapter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.