2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Ring And Pinion

If the differential case has become separated, assemble the differential case by aligning the two arrows inside the differential case as shown. You can install the ring gear to the differential case, the pinion and the pinion bearings, the pinion gear bearing retainer, and the differential assembly, and fill the axle with lubricant.

You can remove the differential assembly, the pinion gear bearing retainer, the drive pinion, the pinion bearings, the ring gear bolts, and the ring gear from the differential.

Do not hammer the pinion flange/yoke onto the pinion shaft. Pinion components may be damaged if the pinion flange/yoke is hammered onto the pinion shaft. If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.

Observe and mark the positions of all the driveline components, relative to the propeller shaft and the axles, before disassembly. These components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flanges, output shafts, etc. Reassemble all the components in the exact places in which you removed the parts. Follow any specifications, torque values, and any measurements made before disassembly.

You need J 44414 Pinion Seal Installer, J 22912-B Bearing Puller, J 24433 Pinion Cone and Side Bearing Installer, J 37624 Pinion Bearing Installer, J 8092 Driver Handle, J 8608 Rear Pinion Bearing Race Installer, J 8614-01 Flange/Pulley Holding Tool.