Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the brake calipers, if equipped. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER -- REAR in Disc Brakes.
- Remove the brake rotors, if equipped. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR -- REAR in Disc Brakes.
- Remove the brake drums, if equipped. Refer to BRAKE DRUM in Drum Brakes.
- Remove the axle shafts. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the drive pinion flange/yoke and the oil seal. Refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE/YOKE AND/OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT .
- Install the J 22536
as shown.
Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
- Drive the pinion out using the J 22536
and a hammer.
Strike the J 22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
- Remove the collapsible spacer from the pinion. Discard the spacer.
- Remove the pinion bearings and the cups. Refer to DRIVE PINION BEARINGS REPLACEMENT
.
Important: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
- Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
- Remove the ring gear from the differential case.
Drive the ring gear off with a brass drift if necessary.