Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Savana 3500, 2019 GMC Savana 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500, and 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the rear axle shafts. Rear Axle Shaft and Gasket Replacement
- Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket. Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , or Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle)
Remove the differential bearing adjuster nut retainers.
- NOTE:
Mark the bearing caps left and right.
Remove the bearing caps and bolts.
- Using the J-24429 spanner, loosen the adjusters.
Remove the differential assembly.
- Remove the bearing cups.
- Remove the differential side bearings, if necessary. Differential Bearing Replacement
- Remove the ring gear, if necessary. Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle)
WARNING:
To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, support the differential case when removing the case from the axle housing. If the case is not supported, the differential case could fall and cause personal injury or damage to the differential case.
CAUTION:
When removing the differential case from the axle housing, do not damage the cover gasket surface. If the cover gasket surface is damaged, lubricant may leak from the axle and cause premature failure of the axle assembly.
NOTE:
Mark the cups left and right and place the cups with the bearing caps.