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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Drain Plug
    GM1689710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Drain the rear axle.
    • For the 8.6 inch axle, loosen the rear cover bolts to allow the fluid to drain from the rear axle.
    • For the 9.5 inch LD and 9.5 inch HD axles, remove the drain plug.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Rear Axle Cover & Bolts
    GM1689173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rear axle cover bolts (1).
  6. Remove the axle housing cover (2).
  7. Remove the gasket (3).