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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
  3. Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Non Hybrid) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Hybrid) .
  4. Remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement (L61) or Intermediate Shaft Replacement (L66) .
    5. Fig 1: View Of Stub Shaft Retainer Ring
    GM928957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the retainer ring from the stub shaft for tool installation. Discard the used retainer ring.
  6. Remove the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B  and J 38868  .
  7. Remove the transfer case mounting bracket. Refer to Transfer Case Bracket Replacement .
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Side Cover & Bolts
    GM850522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove all bolts (2) from the side cover (1).
  9. Use the pry point relief slots to remove the cover.
    10. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Carrier Assembly From The Housing
    GM850523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the carrier assembly (1) from the housing.
    11. Fig 4: Removing Stub Shaft Inner Bearing From Carrier Bore
    GM857935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Perform this step only if the bearing needs to be replaced. Do not use the old bearing again.
  11. Using the J 29369-2  and a slide hammer, remove the stub shaft inner bearing from the carrier bore. OTC 8007 adapters may be needed to assist in the removal.
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