For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

• | J 24433 Pinion Cone and Side Bearing Installer

• | J 45005 Seal Installer

• | J 45012 Pinion Flange Holder

1. Install the pinion head bearing onto the pinion shaft using the J 24433 and a hydraulic press.
2. Assemble the pinion shaft (4), the housing (2), the spacer (3) and the bearing (1).
3. Press the bearing onto the pinion shaft using the J 24433 and a hydraulic press.
4. Lightly lubricate the outer diameter of the seal with axle lube.
5. Install a NEW pinion seal using the J 45005 .
6. Install the pinion flange onto the shaft.
7. Prepare the drive pinion shaft threads and the drive pinion flange nut for assembly:

7.1. | Thoroughly clean the residue from the drive pinion shaft threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

7.2. | Do not use a new drive pinion flange nut.

8. Apply thread jam sealer SGM P/N 93733279, or equivalent to 2/3 of the threaded length of the drive pinion shaft threads. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the pinion shaft threads
9. Allow the threadlocker to solidify approximately 10 minutes.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

10. Install the pinion flange nut.

Tighten
Tighten the pinion flange nut to 285 N·m (210 lb ft) while holding the flange with J 45012 and breaker bar.

11. Remove J 45012 .