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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Rear Axle Cover Housing & Gasket
    GM1483213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (15/25 Series)  or Rear Axle Replacement (15 Series with Drum Brakes)  or Rear Axle Replacement (35 Series) .
  2. Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
    3. Fig 2: View Of Axle Shafts
    GM1483217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD Inch Axles)  or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes) .
    4. Fig 3: View Of Rear Brake Assemblies
    GM1483220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rear brake assembly bolts.
  5. Remove the rear brake assemblies.
    6. Fig 4: Rear Axle Shaft Oil Seals & Bearings
    GM1483223Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the rear axle shaft oil seals and bearings. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (w/Rear Disc)  or Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (w/Rear Drum) .
    7. Fig 5: Drive Pinion Shaft Yoke & Oil Seal
    GM1483226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)  or Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes) .
    8. Fig 6: Pinion Bearing Cups
    GM1483228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles)  or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  9. Remove the drive pinion and the inner pinion bearing. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles)  or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  10. Remove the pinion bearing cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles) .
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