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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Axle Shaft Seal & Bearing
    GM1483194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the axle shaft. 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) .
  2. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 44685  (1) and the J 2619-01  (2). See Special Tools .