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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) , Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
  5. Fig 1: View Of Wheel Speed Sensor Ring, Axle Housing & Removal Tool
    GM889095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    If the vehicle is equipped with VSES, proceed to step 5.

  6. Using the J 44685  remover (1) and the J 2619-01  hammer (2), remove the rear axle shaft seal.
  7. Using the J 45857  remover (1) and the J 2619-01  hammer (2), remove the rear axle shaft seal, bearing and the wheel speed sensor reluctor ring, if equipped.