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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Differential Side Bearing
    GM680400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the differential side bearings by doing the following:
    1. For the 8.6 inch axle, install the differential assembly into a vise.
    2. For the 10.5 inch axle, place a block of wood on each side of the differential assembly.

      Install the differential assembly into a vise.

    3. For the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 22888-20A  puller (2) and the J 8107-4  plug (1) over the differential case side bearing bore.
    4. Using the J 22888-20A  puller (2), and the J 8107-4  plug (1) or the J 36597  pilot (1), remove the differential side bearings.