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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 rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
  4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles)  or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle) .
  5. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 44685  (8.6 inch axle) (1) and the J 2619-01  (2).
    6. Fig 1: J 2619-01 & 8.6 Inch Axle
    G01480641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 29712  (9.5 inch axle).
    Fig 2: Axle Housing & J 29712 (9.5 Inch Axles)
    G01480642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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