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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 case assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) .
  3. Remove the drive pinion housing assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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  5. Remove and discard the gear bolts. Replace with NEW only.
  6. Fig 2: Removing Ring Gear From Differential
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Ring Gear Removal Caution .

  7. Using a brass drift and a hammer, remove the ring gear from the differential case.