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Differential Carrier Assembly - Disassemble

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    Fig 1: Locating Differential Lubricant Drain Plug
    GM630671Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not disassemble the side cover or differential assembly. Oil seal damage or the entry of foreign material into the hydraulic system may effect system operation.
  1. Remove the lubricant drain plug (2) and gasket from the differential. Allow the lubricant to drain.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Differential Vent Hose Assembly
    GM630655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the clamp (2) and vent hose assembly (1) from the differential (3).
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Pump Check Valve Bolts
    GM630684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the clutch pump check valve bolts (4 and 5) and valve (3) from the differential.
  4. Remove the O-ring seals (1 and 2) from the valve, if required. The O-ring seals may be reused if not cut or damaged.
    5. Fig 4: Torque Tube And Components
    GM630649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not remove the dampners from the torque tube. Removal and reinstallation may effect component noise and/or vibration levels.
  5. Remove the nut (1), bolt (7), washers (2 and 8), and spacers (3 and 6) from the tube (9).
  6. Remove the bracket (4) from the tube (9).
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Torque Tube-To-Differential Bolts
    GM630651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bolts (1) from the differential.
    8. Fig 6: View Of Torque Tube & Differential Pinion Shaft
    GM630652Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Separate the torque tube (1) from the differential (2).
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Pinion Housing-To-Differential Bolts
    GM630669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts (1) from the differential.
    10. Fig 8: View Of Drive Pinion And Housing Assembly
    GM630670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the pinion and housing assembly (1) and shim (2) from the differential (3).
    11. Fig 9: Locating Drive Pinion Housing O-Ring Seal
    GM630673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the oil seal (1) and O-ring (3) from the pinion housing (2).
    12. Fig 10: Installing The Left Axle Shaft Oil Seal Using J 44809
    GM630686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the left axle shaft oil seal (1) from the differential.
    13. Fig 11: View Of Right Axle Shaft Oil Seal
    GM630685Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the right axle shaft oil seal (1) from the differential.
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