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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Case Extension Assembly & Bolts
    GM10517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the four case extension bolts (5).
  2. Remove the case extension assembly (6) and remove the extension seal (8).
  3. Leave the differential carrier thrust washer (714) and the bearing (715) on the carrier.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Compression Ring, Pinion Shaft And Speed Sensor Trigger
    GM214824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. 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.
  6. Place the J 42562  Axle Removal Wedge between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft. See Special Tools .
  7. Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (509) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.
  8. Fig 3: Identifying Output Shaft Differential Carrier & Compression Ring
    GM214826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the differential carrier assembly (700).
  10. Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (509) from the output shaft.
  11. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Output Shaft
    GM10519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Pull the output shaft (510) out of the transmission.