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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the case extension housing. Refer to Case Extension Housing Replacement .
  2. Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Compression Ring, Pinion Shaft And Speed Sensor Trigger
    GM214824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft (701) is in a horizontal position.
  5. Place the J 42562  between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft. See Special Tools .
  6. Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (512) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.
  7. Fig 2: Identifying Output Shaft Differential Carrier & Compression Ring
    GM214826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the differential carrier (700).
  9. Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (509) from the output shaft.
  10. Remove the output shaft through the left wheel opening.
  11. Fig 3: Output Shaft Inspection Areas
    GM49320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Inspect the output shaft (510) for the following:
    • Stripped splines
    • Damaged retainer ring groove
    • Damaged bushing journals