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Removal Procedure

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  1. Unlock the steering column so the steering linkage is free to move.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  3. Place jack stands or utility stands, such as GM DE 123-B67313, at the rear end of the vehicle.
  4. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the steering linkage shield. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage.
  6. Remove the differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to SHIELD REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Linkage Shield
    G01468023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Drain the front drive axle. Refer to LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE  .
  8. Remove the lower part of shock absorber bolt and nut. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (RWD) or SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (4WD) in Front Suspension.
  9. Remove the wheel drive shafts.
  10. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
  11. Remove the steering relay rod from the idler and pitman arms. Refer to RELAY ROD REPLACEMENT (RWD) or RELAY ROD REPLACEMENT (4WD) in Steering Linkage.
  12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the four-wheel drive indicator switch.
  13. Disconnect the clutch cable from the differential carrier assembly. Refer to CLUTCH CABLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE  .
  14. Disconnect the vent hose from the differential carrier assembly.
  15. Attach a transmission jack to the differential carrier assembly.
  16. Remove the inner axle shaft housing to frame bracket bolts, nuts and washers.
  17. Remove the lower differential carrier assembly mounting bolt and the nut.
  18. Remove the upper differential carrier assembly mounting bolt and the nut.
  19. Remove the differential carrier assembly by rolling the carrier counterclockwise while lifting up to gain clearance from the mounting ears.
Fig 2: Removing Inner Axle Shaft Housing To Frame Bracket Bolts, Nuts And Washers
G01468024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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