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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (1500 FWD)  or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (2500 4WD) .
  3. For the 6.0L engine, remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LY2, LY5, LH6, L76, L92 and LMG) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LLY/LMM) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LU3) .
  4. Fig 1: Front Axle Mounting Bracket - Front Drive Axle (8.25 S4WD and 9.25 Axles)
    GM365933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the nuts and the washers from the bracket.
  6. Remove the bracket from the vehicle.