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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Drain the rear axle. Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , or Differential Oil Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle) 
  3. GM1689173

    Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).

  4. NOTE:

    DO NOT nick or cut the rear axle housing cover gasket.

  5. Remove the rear axle housing cover (2) and the gasket (3) from the axle housing.
  6. If the rear axle housing cover gasket is found to be damaged, DO NOT re-use. Replace with NEW.
  7. Drain the remaining axle lubricant into a suitable container.