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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013CORVETTE BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANS, TRANS MFR CD 6L85M/MM6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESREAR DRIVE AXLEREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDRIVE PINION ASSEMBLE
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 6L85M/MM6

Drive Pinion Assemble

2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 6L85M/MM6SECTION Drive Pinion Assemble

Special Tools

  • DT-48007  Spline Holder
  • J 42170  Getrag Axle Bearing Race Installer
  • J 42172  Getrag Axle Bearing Race Installer
    Fig 1: Installing Bearing Onto Pinion Shaft Using J 42170 & J 42164
    GM64160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the bearing onto the pinion shaft using the J 42170  installer (1), the DT-48007  spline holder (2), and a hydraulic press.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Nut, Bearing, Spacer, Pinion Shaft And Housing/Cage
    GM64161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Assemble the pinion shaft (5), spacer (3), and bearing (2) into the housing/cage (4).
    3. Fig 3: Pressing Bearing Onto Pinion Shaft Using J 42170 & J 42164
    GM64162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Press the bearing onto the pinion shaft using the 42170  installer (1), the DT-48007  spline holder (2), and a hydraulic press.
    4. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Pinion Nut Using J 42172 & J 42164
    GM64142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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