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 the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the axle lubricant. Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , or Differential Oil Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Remove the rear axle assembly. Rear Axle Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle) , or Rear Axle Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
- Remove the rear parking brake anchor backing plate. Rear Parking Brake Anchor Backing Plate Replacement (JH9) , or Rear Parking Brake Anchor Backing Plate Replacement (JH6)
- Remove the differential. Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Remove the drive pinion. Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle) , or Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)