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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  3. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles)  or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle) .
  4. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles)  or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)  or Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) .
  5. Install the smallest expanding driver (3) and the small driving washer (1) onto the expander assembly (2).
    6. Fig 1: Small Driving Washer, Expander Assembly & Smallest Expanding Driver
    G01480635Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Align the separation lines between the expanding driver and the expander assembly.
    Fig 2: Aligning Separation Lines Between Expanding Driver & Expander Assembly
    G01480636Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Assemble the expander assembly (2) onto the driver bar extension (1).
  8. Assemble the drive bar extension onto the driver bar.
    9. Fig 3: Expander Assembly & Driver Bar Extension
    G01480637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert the J 33049  into the axle tube and through the axle shaft seal.
  10. While holding the expander assembly nut, turn the driving bar clockwise until the expanding driver is snug against the axle shaft seal.
  11. Drive out the seal using the J 33049  and a hammer.
Fig 4: Drive Out Axle Shaft Seal Using J 33049
G01480638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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