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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Rear Axle Fill Plug
    GM392774Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the rear axle fill plug.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Rear Axle Housing Cover & Bolts
    GM341650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1). Discard the rear axle housing cover bolts.
  4. Carefully remove the rear axle housing cover (2) and drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
  5. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.
  6. Inspect the bottom of the rear axle housing for excessive metal particle accumulation. This accumulation is an indication of extreme wear.
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