2008 Cadillac STS Ring And Pinion

The procedure is to remove the 10 ring gear bolts and the ring gear from the differential carrier, remove the left side bearing, and remove the right side bearing.

The recommended torque is 245 N.m (181 lb-ft).

J24433 Pinion Cone and Side Bearing Installer, J 45005 Seal Installer, and J 45012 Pinion Flange Holder are required when assembling Drive Pinion.

The procedure is to install the ring gear onto the differential carrier and install the 10 new ring gear bolts to align the gear to the hub.

The procedure is to remove the pinion flange nut, remove the pinion flange from the shaft, place the pinion cage into a press, remove the pinion shaft and bearing from the cage using the J 45006 and a hydraulic press, remove the spacer from the pinion shaft, install the J 22912-B onto the pinion shaft, place the pinion shaft in a press to remove the bearing from the shaft, install the J 45006 and press the bearing from the pinion shaft, remove the pinion oil seal and the pinion bearing from the bearing cage.