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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: The seals used in the differential carrier assembly have built in tabs that are used to retain the position of the differential side bearing adjusters. When removing the seal, do not twist or rotate the seal or the preload on the differential case side bearings may be affected.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Drain the lubricant from the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle  .
  3. Remove the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
    4. Fig 1: Removing Differential Carrier Seal
    GM747897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the J 6125-B  (2) and the J 29369-2  (1) onto the backside of the seal as shown. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  5. Remove the seal by pulling on the J 6125-B  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  6. Place an alignment mark between the differential bearing adjuster and the differential carrier assembly case.
  7. Install the J 6125-B  and the J 29369-2  onto the backside of the bearing cage. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  8. Remove the bearing by pulling on the J 6125-B  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  9. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (4.2L In-Line Six Cylinder)  or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L V-8)  .
    10. Fig 2: Removing Differential Carrier Seal
    GM756153Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the J 29369-1  (2) and the J 2619-01  (1) onto the backside of the seal as shown. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  11. Remove the seal by pulling on the J 2619-01  (1).
  12. Place an alignment mark between the differential bearing adjuster and the differential carrier assembly case.
  13. Install the J 6125-B  and the J 29369-2  onto the backside of the bearing cage. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  14. Remove the bearing by pulling on the J 6125-B  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
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