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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the rear axle fill plug.
    3. Fig 1: Rear Axle Fill Plug
    G01480609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear axle drain plug.
  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.
Fig 2: Rear Axle Drain Plug
G01480610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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