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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 differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH, 9.5 INCH AXLES)  or DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT (10.5 INCH AXLE)  .
  3. Remove the drive pinion from the axle. Refer to DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH, 9.5 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (10.5 INCH AXLE)  .
  4. For the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 45871  (1) around the pinion bearing and the J 22912-01  (2) in the inverted position around the J 45871  .
  5. Press the bearing off of the pinion using the J 45871  and the J 22912-01  .
    Fig 1: Removing Drive Pinion Bearings - 8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles (1 Of 4)
    G01456160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. For the 9.5 inch and 11.5 inch axles, press the bearing off of the drive pinion using the J 22912-01  .
  7. Remove the shim.
    Fig 2: Removing Drive Pinion Bearings - 8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles (2 Of 4)
    G01456161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup from the axle housing using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided. Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.
    Fig 3: Removing Drive Pinion Bearings - 8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles (3 Of 4)
    G01456162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup from the axle housing using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided. Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.
    Fig 4: Removing Drive Pinion Bearings - 8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles (4 Of 4)
    G01456163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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