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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake calipers. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the brake rotors. Refer to REAR BRAKE ROTOR in Disc Brakes.
  5. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
  6. Remove the differential. Refer to Differential Replacement .
  7. Remove the drive pinion yoke and the oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement .
  8. Install the J 22536 as shown.

    Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.

    9. Fig 1: Installing J 22536
    G01705400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. 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.

  10. Remove the collapsible spacer from the pinion. Discard the spacer.
  11. Remove the pinion bearings and the cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement .
  12. Remove the left-hand threaded ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
  13. Remove the ring gear from the differential. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
    14. Fig 2: Removing Ring Gear From Differential
    G01705401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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