How to replace the drive pinion bearings on 8.6, 9.5/9.5LD, and 11.5 inch axles on 2006 GMC Sierra 3500?

To replace the drive pinion bearings on various axles, raise the vehicle and remove the differential assembly. Use specific tools to press off and install the bearings and cups. Determine shim thickness, lubricate bearings, and install the pinion and yoke. Tighten the pinion nut, measure torque, and reinstall the differential assembly.

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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Pinion Bearings Part Number: 454021
$161.60 MSRP: $292.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assembly, Differential Drive Pinion Gear; Differential Pinion Bearing; Rear Pinion Bearing; Inner Pinion Bearing; Differential Drive Pinion; Rear Wheel Bearing.
- Item Weight: 3.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.7 x 4.8 x 2.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 454021
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Submodels:
- Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Side Bearings Part Number: 11505123
$57.30 MSRP: $169.58
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- Other Name: Bearing, Differential Side Gear; Differential Pinion Bearing; Differential Bearing; Bearing
- Item Weight: 1.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.9 x 1.4 x 5.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 11505123
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Submodels:
- Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Pinion Bearings, Inner Part Number: 457108
$56.11 MSRP: $154.36
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing, Differential Drive Pinion Gear Inner; Differential Pinion Bearing; Rear Pinion Bearing; Front Pinion Bearing; Inner Pinion Bearing; Differential Drive Pinion Bearings.
- Position: Inner
- Item Weight: 2.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.9 x 1.5 x 5.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 457108
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Submodels:
- Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Wheel Bearing Part Number: 9436881
$80.31 MSRP: $145.36
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing, Differential; Differential Pinion Bearing; Differential Bearing; Axle Bearings; Shaft; Inner; Side; Differential Gear; Front Wheel; Rear Wheel; Nut.
- Item Weight: 1.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.1 x 1.5 x 5.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 9436881
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Submodels:
- Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Side Bearings Part Number: 25824250
$73.65 MSRP: $142.94
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing, Differential Side Gear; Differential Pinion Bearing; Differential Bearing
- Replaces: 09418390, 9418390
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.3 x 4.3 x 2.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 25824250
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Submodels:
- Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Pinion Bearings Part Number: 23243839
$72.64 MSRP: $142.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing, Differential Pinion; Differential Pinion Bearing; Rear Pinion Bearing; Front/Inner/Outer Pinion; Diff/Drive Axle; Pinion/Clutch/Rear Wheel
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 09418357, 26053758, 9418357, 15286375, 20997052, 22786621, 9418356, 09418356, 12479221
- Item Weight: 1.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.2 x 4.2 x 2.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 23243839
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Submodels:
- Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Pinion Bearings Part Number: 9413427
$56.84 MSRP: $109.76
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing, Differential Drive Pinion Gear Outer; Differential Pinion Bearing; Rear, Front, Outer Pinion Bearings; Differential Drive, Steering Knuckle King, Pinion Shaft, Front Axle Bearings.
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.1 x 3.2 x 3.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 9413427
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Submodels:
- Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Pinion Bearings Part Number: 9414917
$70.11 MSRP: $133.08
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing, Differential Drive Pinion Gear Inner; Differential Pinion Bearing; Differential Bearing; Rear Pinion Bearing; Drive Pinion Rear; Axle Pinion Shaft; Ring And Pinion; Pinion Shaft Front.
- Position: Inner
- Item Weight: 2.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.4 x 5.1 x 2.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 9414917
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Submodels:
- Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Pinion Bearings Part Number: 9417781
$43.86 MSRP: $103.28
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing, Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Outer; Differential Pinion Bearing; Rear, Front, Outer Pinion Bearing; Differential Drive Pinion Front, Drive Pinion, Pinion Shaft Front, Front Axle
- Position: Front Outer
- Item Weight: 1.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.4 x 3.6 x 1.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 9417781
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Submodels:
- Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS

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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Pinion Bearing Parts and Q&A

Q: How to replace the drive pinion bearings on 8.6, 9.5/9.5LD, and 11.5 inch axles on 2006 GMC Sierra 3500?
A: To replace the drive pinion bearings on various axles, raise the vehicle and remove the differential assembly. Use specific tools to press off and install the bearings and cups. Determine shim thickness, lubricate bearings, and install the pinion and yoke. Tighten the pinion nut, measure torque, and reinstall the differential assembly.