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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Differential Cover, Damper/Tuned Absorber & Bolts
    GM71503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the LH rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the LH wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  4. Remove the LH muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement - Left in Engine Exhaust.
  5. Drain the fluid from the differential. Refer to Lubricant Change .
  6. Remove the damper/tuned absorber bolts.
  7. Remove the damper/tuned absorber.
    8. Fig 2: Differential Cover (Left) & Bolts
    GM334848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the nut retaining the transmission to the transmission LH mounting stud.
  9. Install a second nut onto the stud.
  10. Remove the stud from the differential cover (left).
  11. Clean any dirt or debris from around the differential cover (left).
    12. Fig 3: Differential Cover (Left), O-Ring Seal & Bolts
    GM58043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the differential cover (left).
  13. Remove the differential cover (left) from the differential.
  14. Remove and discard the O-ring seal (4) from the differential side cover.
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