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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 rear axle fill plug.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Axle Fill Plug (8.6 Inch Axle)
    G01456034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1). Discard the rear axle housing cover bolts.
  4. Carefully remove the rear axle housing cover (2) and drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
  5. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.
  6. Inspect the bottom of the rear axle housing for excessive metal particle accumulation. This accumulation is an indication of extreme wear.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolts (8.6 Inch Axle)
    G01456035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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