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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Drain the rear differential assembly. Refer to Axle Lubricant Change .
  4. Remove the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft and Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement .
  5. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Torque Tube Mounting Bolt
    GM1848880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front torque tube mounting bracket bolt.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Torque Tube
    GM1848899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Lower the front of the torque tube to gain access to the electronic clutch control module.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Clutch Control Module Electrical Connector
    GM1848839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electronic clutch control module.
  9. Support the torque tube with a jack stand.
  10. Support the rear differential assembly with a transmission jack.
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Rear Differential Drive Mounting Bolts
    GM1848862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the rear differential drive mounting bolts.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Rear Differential Assembly
    GM1848893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. With the aide of an assistant, remove the rear differential assembly from the vehicle.
  13. Remove the torque tube assembly mounting bolts from the rear differential assembly. Refer to Driveline Torque Tube Replacement .
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