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Differential Carrier Assembly -Disassemble

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IMPORTANT: Do not disassemble the side cover or differential assembly. Oil seal damage or the entry of foreign material into the hydraulic system may effect system operation.
  1. Remove the lubricant drain plug (2) and gasket from the differential. Allow the lubricant to drain.
    Fig 1: Removing Lubricant Drain Plug & Gasket
    G01827306Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the clamp (2) and vent hose assembly (1) from the differential (3).
    Fig 2: Removing Clamp & Vent Hose Assembly
    G01827307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the clutch pump check valve bolts (4 and 5) and valve (3) from the differential.
  4. Remove the O-ring seals (1 and 2) from the valve (if required). The O-ring seals may be reused if not cut or damaged.
    Fig 3: Removing Clutch Pump Check Valve, Bolts, Valve & O-Ring Seals
    G01827308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not remove the dampeners from the torque tube. Removal and reinstallation may effect component noise and/or vibration levels.
  5. Remove the nut (1), bolt (7), washers (2 and 8), and spacers (3 and 6) from the tube (9).
  6. Remove the bracket (4) from the tube (9).
    Fig 4: Removing Nut, Bolt, Washers, Spacers & Bracket From Tube
    G01827309Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bolts (1) from the differential.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolt From Differential
    G01827310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Separate the torque tube (1) from the differential (2).
    Fig 6: Separating Torque Tube From Differential
    G01827311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts (1) from the differential.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts From Differential
    G01827312Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the pinion and housing assembly (1) and shim (2) from the differential (3).
    Fig 8: Removing Pinion, Housing Assembly & Shim
    G01827313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the oil seal (1) and O-ring (3) from the pinion housing (2).
    Fig 9: Removing Oil Seal & O-Ring
    G01827314Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the left axle shaft oil seal (1) from the differential.
    Fig 10: Removing Left Axle Shaft Oil Seal
    G01827315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the right axle shaft oil seal (1) from the differential.
    Fig 11: Removing Right Axle Shaft Oil Seal
    G01827316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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