Removal Procedure
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- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) or Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) .
- Remove the pinion gear bearing retainer. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement .
- Remove the drive pinion and the pinion bearings. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement .
- Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
- Remove the ring gear from the differential. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
NOTE:
Refer to Ring Gear Removal Notice
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