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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the drive axle assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
    IMPORTANT: Do not damage the seal bore or the sleeve assembly. Fluid leaks may result.
  2. Remove the snap ring from the stub axle shaft. Discard the snap ring. Do not reuse.
    Fig 1: Identifying Stub Axle Shaft Snap Ring
    GM104554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the stub axle shaft from the transaxle. Use the J 6125-1B  and the J 38868  .
    Fig 2: View Of J 6125-1B & J 38868
    GM104556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull lightly on the shaft. Rotate the shaft until the output shaft snap ring at the differential seats in the taper on the differential side gear.
  5. Remove inner snap ring.
  6. Remove the right hand axle seal from the transaxle. Use the J 23129  and the J 6125-1B  .
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