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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD Inch Axles)  or Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) .
  3. Remove the drive pinion from the axle. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles)  or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
    4. Fig 1: Removing Bearing From Drive Pinion
    GM1988394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using the DT-47688  and a press, remove the bearing from the drive pinion. See Special Tools .
  5. Remove the shim.
    6. Fig 2: Removing Outer Pinion Bearing Cup
    GM889100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup from the axle housing using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided. Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.
    7. Fig 3: Removing Inner Pinion Bearing Cup
    GM889098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup from the axle housing using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided. Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.
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