Removal Procedure
- When major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
- When performing work in the engine compartment or under the vehicle, ensure that the hood is fully open, or opened to its secondary latch. When the hood is opened to the secondary latch, the vehicle will disable the remote start features from the key fob and OnStar mobile app. Failure to open the hood, or open the hood to the secondary latch while doing a repair in the engine compartment or under the vehicle can result in inadvertent vehicle starting which could result in personal injury or damage to a vehicle.
- Raise the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (without J57) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (with J57)
- Remove the differential carrier assembly. Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement , or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (G96)
- NOTE:
Observe and mark the orientation of the bushing with reference to the original position. This will minimize the potential of incorrect bushing installation.
NOTE:The left front bushing is a single use part and must be discarded after use.
Remove and discard the left front differential carrier bushing (1) from the differential using DT-50806 Bushing Remover/Installer.
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .
The right and left bushings of the differential are the same part, but the rear bushing is different although they appear the same. Make sure that the correct part number is used. Mount orientation is critical for noise and vibration performance.
The left differential carrier bushing has to be pressed in the opposite direction to the right due to clearance.