Intermediate Carrier and Main Shaft Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra, 2010 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2010 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove, as a unit, the main shaft (3), the intermediate sun gear (2), and the sun gear spacer (1).
- Remove the sun gear spacer (1) and the intermediate sun gear (2) from the main shaft.
- Remove the intermediate carrier assembly (2).
- Remove the thrust bearing assembly (1) from the intermediate carrier assembly (2) or the intermediate sun gear.
IMPORTANT:
The thrust bearing assembly may adhere to the intermediate carrier assembly (2) or the intermediate sun gear.