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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle, Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake calipers (if equipped). Refer to BRAKE CALIPER -- REAR in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the brake rotors (if equipped). Refer to BRAKE ROTOR -- REAR in Disc Brakes.
  5. Remove the brake drums (if equipped).
  6. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
  7. Remove the differential. Refer to Differential Replacement .
  8. Remove the drive pinion from the axle. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement .
    Fig 1: Pressing Bearing Off Of Pinion Using J 22912-01
    G01670950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Press the bearing off of the pinion using the J 22912-01  .
  10. Remove the shim.
  11. Remove the drive pinion bearing cups from the axle housing using 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.
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