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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the upper differential carrier assembly bushing by performing the following steps:
    1. 2.1. Install the J 36616-2 (1), the J 33791-1 (2), the thrust bearing (3), the J 21474-18 (4), and the forcing screw as shown.
    2. 2.2. Remove the upper differential carrier assembly bushing by holding the forcing screw and slowly tightening the J 21474-18.
    Fig 1: Remove Upper Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing Using J 36616-2, J 33791-1 & J 21474-18
    G01480430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the lower differential carrier assembly bushing by performing the following steps:
    1. 3.1. Install the J 21474-18 (1), the thrust bearing (2), the J 33791-1 (3), the J 36616-2 (4), and the forcing screw as shown.
    2. 3.2. Remove the lower differential carrier assembly bushing by holding the forcing screw and slowly tightening the J 21474-18.
    Fig 2: Remove Lower Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing Using J 36616-2, J 33791-1 & J 21474-18
    G01480431Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.