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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the case extension housing. Refer to Case Extension Housing Replacement 
  2. Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft (701) is in a horizontal position.
  3. Place the J 42562  between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft.
  4. Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (512) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.
    Fig 1: Placing J 42562 Between End Of Output Shaft & Differential Pinion Shaft (Removing Final Drive Replacement)
    G01812605Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the differential carrier (700).
  6. Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (512) from the output shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Compression Ring
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  7. Remove the sun gear thrust bearing (698) from the differential carrier sun gear. The bearing may be stuck to the differential carrier.
  8. Remove the differential carrier sun gear (697).
  9. Remove the park gear (696).
  10. Remove the internal gear thrust bearing (695) from the differential carrier internal gear.
  11. Remove the sun gear shaft (689).
    Fig 3: Removing Differential Carrier Sun Gear & Assemblies
    G01812607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Inspect the sun gear shaft (689) for damage.
    Fig 4: Inspecting Sun Gear Shaft For Damage
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