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Tools Required

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  1. Remove the differential side bearing by performing the following steps:
    1. 1.1. Place the differential case in a vise.
    2. 1.2. Install the J 22888-20A  (2) and the J 36597  (1) as shown.
    3. 1.3. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A. 
  2. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.
    Fig 1: Remove Differential Side Bearings Using J 22888-20A
    G01480490Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
  3. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
    Fig 2: Remove Ring Gear Bolts
    G01480491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not pry the ring gear from the differential case. Prying the ring gear from the differential case may cause damage to the ring gear and/or the differential case
  4. Remove the ring gear from the differential case.

    Drive the ring gear off with a brass drift if necessary.

    Fig 3: Removing Ring Gear
    G01480492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the pinion shaft lock bolt.
    Fig 4: Remove Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
    G01480493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the pinion shaft.
  7. Remove the differential side gear spacers.
    Fig 5: Remove Pinion Shaft
    G01480494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the differential pinion gears and thrust washers by performing the following steps:
    1. 8.1. Drive the pinion gear thrust washers out from the differential case using a hammer and a brass drift.
    2. 8.2. Roll the differential pinion gears out of the differential case.

      Mark the pinion gears and thrust washers top and bottom.

    Fig 6: Pinion Gears & Thrust Washers
    G01480495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the differential side gears and thrust washers.

    Mark the differential side gears and thrust washers left and right.

    Fig 7: Differential Side Gears & Thrust Washers
    G01480496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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