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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT  .
  2. Remove the differential side bearings by doing the following:
    1. 2.1. Install the differential assembly into a vise.
      Fig 1: Removing Differential Side Bearing
      G01468164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    2. 2.2. Install the J 8107-2  (7.6 inch axle and 1st design 8.6 inch axle) or the J 8107-4  (2nd design 8.6 inch axle) (1)

      J 22888-20A  (2) onto the differential case.

    3. 2.3. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A  .
  3. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.