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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 Axle)  or Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) .
  3. Remove the pinion gear bearing retainer. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)  or Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  4. Remove the pinion yoke and the oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)  or Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) .
  5. Remove the outer pinion bearing.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Pinion
    GM694822Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the pinion.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Collapsible Spacer
    GM739955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the collapsible spacer.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Inner Pinion Bearing & Hydraulic Press
    GM680110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using the J 22912-B  and a hydraulic press, remove the inner pinion bearing from the pinion.
    9. Fig 4: View of Outer Pinion Bearing Cup
    GM739944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Insert the brass drift in the slots to remove the bearing cup.
    IMPORTANT: Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the retainer evenly.
  9. Using a hammer and a brass drift, remove the outer pinion bearing cup.
    10. Fig 5: View of Inner Pinion Bearing Cup
    GM739945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Insert the brass drift in the slots to remove the bearing cup.
    IMPORTANT: Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the retainer evenly.
  10. Using a hammer and a brass drift, remove the inner pinion bearing cup.
    11. Fig 6: View of Pinion Gear Pilot Bearing
    GM694509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Using a brass drift and a hammer, remove the pinion gear pilot bearing.
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