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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Rear Axle Cover Bolts, Cover And Gasket
    GM1959512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)  or Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  3. IMPORTANT: Discard the axle housing cover bolts. Use NEW only.
  4. Remove the rear axle cover bolts (1), cover (2), and the gasket (3).
  5. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or axle housing cover.