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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the differential assembly. Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , or Differential Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle) 
  2. Install the differential assembly in a vise.
  3. GM680400
    NOTE:

    Steps 3 to 7, are for those vehicle equipped with 8.6, 9.5, 9.75 and the 10.5 inch axles and RPO G80. For vehicles equipped with the 10.5 inch and without RPO G80 go to step 8.

    For the 8.6 inch axle, use the J-22888  remover (2) and the J-8107 - 4  remover (1), remove the differential side bearing.

  4. For the 9.5 inch axle, use the J-22888  remover (2) and the J-36597  pilot (1), remove the differential side bearing.
  5. For the 10.5 inch axle, use the J-22888  remover (2) and the J-8107 - 3  remover (1), remove the differential side bearing.
  6. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.
  7. GM821010

    For the 9.76 inch axle, use the J-45711  remover-dana 248 (2), J-36597  pilot (1) and a press, remove the differential side bearing.

  8. For the 10.5 inch axle without RPO G80, remove the differential side bearing cage and roller bearings from the inner bearing race.
  9. Using a suitable method that will not damage the differential case, remove the inner bearing race from the differential assembly.