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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the differential lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Change .
  2. Remove the torque tube assembly. Refer to Torque Tube Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the drive pinion oil seal (1) from the drive pinion housing and discard.
    Fig 1: Removing Drive Pinion Oil Seal
    G01827290Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the pinion housing-to-differential bolts (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Pinion Housing-To-Differential Bolts
    G01827291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the drive pinion and housing assembly (1).
  6. Carefully remove the drive pinion housing shim (2) from the differential (3).
    Fig 3: Removing Drive Pinion Housing Shim & Housing Assembly
    G01827292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the O-ring seal (4) from the drive pinion housing and discard.
    Fig 4: Removing O-Ring Seal From Drive Pinion Housing
    G01827293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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