For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the differential drive pinion gear. Refer to Drive Pinion Disassemble .

Important: The use of needle-nose pliers may be used to remove the spacer.

3. Remove the differential drive pinion gear bearing spacer (1) from the differential drive pinion gear (2).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the NEW bearing spacer (1) onto the differential drive pinion gear (2).
2. Install the differential drive pinion gear. Refer to Drive Pinion Assemble .
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Road test the vehicle and inspect for leaks.