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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 carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (9.25 inch)  or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (8.25 inch) .
  3. Remove the air conditioning compressor for the 4.8 L, 5.3 L and 6.0 L engines. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (HP2) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LY2, LY5, LH6, L76, L92 and LMG) .
  4. Fig 1: View Of Front Axle Mounting Bracket (25/35 Series)
    GM365933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the nuts and the washers from the bracket.
  6. Remove the bracket from the vehicle.