Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
Remove the front differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
Disconnect the electrical connector from the four-wheel drive indicator switch.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Four-Wheel Drive Indicator Switch
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Remove the four-wheel drive indicator switch.

Fig 2: Removing Four-Wheel Drive Indicator Switch
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Remove the 3 bolts from the clutch cable housing.

Fig 3: Removing 3 Bolts From Clutch Cable Housing
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Separate the clutch cable housing from the differential carrier assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Clutch Cable Housing From Differential Carrier Assembly
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Insert a screwdriver, or similar tool, into the clutch cable housing opening and disconnect the retainer spring from the clutch cable.

Fig 5: Inserting A Screwdriver Into Clutch Cable Housing
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Remove the clutch cable and the clutch cable housing from the differential carrier assembly.

Fig 6: Removing Clutch Cable And Clutch Cable Housing From Differential Carrier Assembly
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Disconnect the clutch cable coupling nut from the clutch cable housing.
Remove the clutch cable housing.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Clutch Cable Coupling Nut From Clutch Cable Housing
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