Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
Using the J 8614-01 to hold the transmission yoke, remove and discard the yoke nut.

Fig 1: Removing Yoke Nut
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Fig 2: Removing The Yoke

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Remove the yoke.

Fig 3: Removing The Rear Oil Seal

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Using J 6125-1B (1) and J 23129 (2), remove the rear oil seal.