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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. If replacing the rear differential assembly, drain the rear differential fluid. Refer to Differential Clutch Oil Replacement , and Differential Oil Replacement .
  3. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  4. Remove the exhaust muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual) .
  5. Remove the parking brake cables. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement .
  6. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear differential assembly to the chassis.
    8. NOTE:

    Ensure that the rear differential is securely fastened to the hydraulic jack stand.

  8. Support the rear differential assembly with a hydraulic transmission jack.
    9. Fig 1: Rear Differential Assembly Mounting Bolts
    GM2279898Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the rear differential assembly mounting bolts (1).
    10. Fig 2: Identifying Front Differential Mounting Bolts
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  10. Remove the front differential mounting bolts (1).
    11. Fig 3: Rear Differential Assembly
    GM2279903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Using the hydraulic jack stand, remove the rear differential assembly (1) from the vehicle.
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