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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the differential side bearings by doing the following:
    1. 2.1. Install the differential assembly into a vise.
    2. 2.2. Install the J 22888-20A  (2) and the J 8107-2 (1) onto the differential case.
    3. 2.3. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A 
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Side Bearings Using J 22888-20A
    G01643137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.