Part Description: 2009 GMC Savana 2500 Gear Set, Differential Ring & Drive Pinion
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Vehicle Fitment
2009 GMC Savana 2500 | Base, LS, LT, SLE | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
FAQ for Ring And Pinion Repair
Q: What should be done before installing the Drive Pinion and Ring Gear (8.6 Inch Axle)?
A:
The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What kind of special tools will be used in the replacement of the Drive Pinion and Ring Gear (8.6 Inch Axle)?
A:
J22536-Pinion Driver.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What should be noted when removing the drive pinion?
A:
Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: Why does the universal joint noise occur?
A:
One or more of the Universal Joints are worn or damaged, or they have lost lubricant, or the yoke retainer strap bolts are loose.
Q: What should be noticed when removing the axle shaft?
A:
When removing the Axle Shaft, do not rotate the shaft. Rotating the shaft will misalign the gears. Misaligned gears will make the assembly difficult.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the Front Axle Lubricant?
A:
The procedure is to clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug, remove the fill plug and the drain plug, and drain the fluid from the front Differential carrier assembly.