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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the rear axle fill plug.
    3. Fig 1: Rear Axle Fill Plug
    G01480599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1). Discard the rear axle housing cover bolts.
  4. Carefully remove the rear axle housing cover (2) and drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
  5. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.
  6. Inspect the bottom of the rear axle housing for excessive metal particle accumulation. This accumulation is an indication of extreme wear.
Fig 2: Rear Axle Housing Cover & Bolts
G01480600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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