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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.
    Fig 1: Installing J 22536 Pinion Driver
    G01670947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 yoke and the seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement .
  9. Install the J 22536  as shown.

    Ensure that the J 22536  is firmly seated on the pinion.

  10. Drive the pinion out using the J 22536  and a hammer.

    Strike the J 22536  slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.

  11. Remove the collapsible spacer from the pinion. Discard the spacer.
  12. Remove the pinion bearings and the cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement .
  13. Remove the left handed threaded ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
  14. Remove the ring gear from the differential. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
    Fig 2: Removing Ring Gear From Differential
    G01670948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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