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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
    Fig 1: Removing Pinion Shaft Locking Bolt
    G01468130Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake caliper, if equipped. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER -- REAR in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the brake rotor, if equipped. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR -- REAR in Disc Brakes.
  5. Remove the brake drum, if equipped. Refer to BRAKE DRUM in Drum Brakes.
  6. Remove the rear cover and the gasket. Refer to REAR AXLE HOUSING COVER AND GASKET REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.
  8. On axles without a locking differential, remove the pinion shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Pinion Shaft
    G01468131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. On axles with a locking differential, remove the shaft part way. Rotate the case until the pinion shaft touches the housing.
    Fig 3: Removing Shaft Part
    G01468132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. On axles with a locking differential, use a screwdriver, or a similar tool, in order to enter the differential case and rotate the rear axle shaft lock (1) until the lock aligns with the thrust block (2).
  11. Push the flange of the axle shaft inward towards the differential assembly.
  12. Remove the axle shaft lock from the button end of the axle shaft.

    Important:  When removing the axle shaft, do not rotate the shaft. Rotating the shaft will misalign the gears. Misaligning the gears will make the assembly difficult.

  13. Remove the axle shaft from the housing.
    Fig 4: Removing Axle Shaft From Housing
    G01468133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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