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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
  2. Support the front of the differential with a suitable stand.
  3. Loosen, but do not remove, the torque tube-to-bracket through bolt (7) and nut (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Carrier Assembly
    G01827265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the cradle-to-differential mounting bolts (5), nuts (1), washers (2), and bushings (3) from the differential.
  5. Raise the stand slightly in order to gain access to the differential-to-cradle bushings.
  6. Remove the differential-to-cradle bushings (4).
    Fig 2: Removing Cradle-To-Differential & Components
    G01827266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.