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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the drive pinion yoke and the seal. Refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE/YOKE AND/OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT .
  4. Install the J 22536  as shown.
    Fig 1: Removing Pinion Using J 22536 & Hammer
    G01643118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Ensure that the J 22536  is firmly seated on the pinion.

  5. Drive the pinion out using the J 22536  and a hammer.

    Strike the J 22536  slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.

  6. Remove the collapsible spacer from the pinion. Discard and spacer.
    Fig 2: Pinion Bearings & Bearing Cups
    G01643119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the pinion bearings and the bearing cups. Refer to DRIVE PINION BEARINGS REPLACEMENT .

    Important:  The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.

  8. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
    Fig 3: Ring Gear Bolts
    G01643120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to RING GEAR REMOVAL NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Remove the ring gear from the differential. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
    Fig 4: Removing Ring Gear From Differential Using Brass Drift
    G01643121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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