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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear axle fill plug.
    3. Fig 1: Removing Rear Axle Fill Plug (9.75 Inch Axle)
    GM815459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear axle drain plug.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Rear Axle Drain Plug
    GM390113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
  5. Inspect the drain plug for excessive metal particle accumulation. This accumulation is symptomatic of extreme wear.
  6. Clean the drain plug.
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