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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 (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle)  or Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD Inch Axles) .
  3. Remove the pinion gear bearing retainer. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement .
  4. Remove the pinion and the pinion bearings. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Ring Gear Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle)
    GM739940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Ring Gear Removal Notice .
  6. Remove the ring gear from the differential. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
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