Removal Procedure

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE in Propeller Shaft.
Remove the rear oil seal from the rear case using the J 6125-1B (1) and the J 23129 (2).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Oil Seal From Rear Case
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.