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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles)  or Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) .
    2. Fig 1: Removing Differential Side Bearing
    GM680400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the 8.6, 9.5, and the 11.5 inch differential assembly into a vise.
    3. NOTE: Place a block of wood on each side of the differential assembly
  3. Install the 10.5 inch differential assembly into a vise.
    4. NOTE: Step 8 is for the 8.6 inch axle.
  4. Using the J 22888-20 A:  puller (2) and the J 8107-4:  plug (1), remove the differential side bearing.
    5. NOTE: Step 9 is for the 9.5/10.5 inch axles.
  5. Using the J 22888-20 A:  puller (2) and the J 36597:  pilot (1), remove the differential side bearing.
    6. NOTE: Step 9 is for the 11.5 inch axle.
  6. Using the J 22888-20 A:  puller (2) and the J 8107-5:  plug (1), remove the differential side bearing.
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