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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the drive pinion from the axle. Refer to DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT .
  4. Press the bearing off of the pinion using the J 22912-01 
    Fig 1: Pressing Bearing Off Of Pinion Using J 22912-01
    G01643124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shim.
  6. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup from the axle housing a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided. Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.
    Fig 2: Removing Outer Pinion Bearing Cup From Axle Housing Hammer & Brass Drift In Slots
    G01643125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup from the axle housing a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided. Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.
    Fig 3: Removing Inner Pinion Bearing Cup From Axle Housing Hammer & Brass Drift In Slots
    G01643126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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