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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the case extension housing. Refer to Case Extension Housing Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Compression Ring, Pinion Shaft And Speed Sensor Trigger
    GM214824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft (701) is in a horizontal position.
  4. Place the J 42562  between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft. See Special Tools .
  5. Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (512) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Output Shaft Differential Carrier & Compression Ring
    GM214826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the differential carrier (700).
  7. Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring from the output shaft.
    8. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the bearing on the output shaft.
  8. Remove the output shaft through the left wheel opening.
    9. Fig 3: Inspecting Output Shaft & Bearing
    GM10706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Inspect the output shaft (510) and the bearing (511) for the following:
    • A cracked or deformed bearing cage
    • Damaged bushing journals
    • Stripped splines
    • A damaged retainer ring groove
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