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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (15 Series with Drum Brakes)  or Rear Axle Replacement (15/25 Series)  or Rear Axle Replacement (35 Series) .
  2. Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
  4. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brake w/VSES)  or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes w/o VSES)  or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles w/VSES) .
    5. Fig 1: Rear Brake Assemblies
    GM1483220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rear brake assembly bolts.
  6. Remove the rear brake assemblies.
  7. Remove the rear axle shaft oil seals and bearings. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (w/o VSES)  or Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (w VSES) .
  8. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)  or Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes) .
  9. Remove the differential assembly. 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) .
  10. Remove the drive pinion and the inner pinion bearing. 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) .
  11. Remove the pinion bearing cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle)  or Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
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