remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.
Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.
Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) ' Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle).
Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt
On axles without a locking differential, remove the pinion shaft.
(learn what locker means and does) or read the RPO list on car.
On axles with a locking differential, remove the shaft part way. Rotate the case until the pinion shaft touches the housing.
- On axles with a locking differential, use a screwdriver, or a similar tool, in order to enter the differential case and rotate the C-lock?(1) until the C-lock aligns with the thrust block?(2).
- Push the flange of the axle shaft?(1) toward the differential.
remove the C-lock from the button end of the axle shaft.
read the manual first.
if he bearing is seized up and they can swell up and be tight
the slide hammer is the only cure here. and is always best to use.
(after all pre steps on 3 different axle types) not told by you.
1 get the RPO first from GM
2; then read the manual.
3: then act.
easy as 1,2,3 ,not guessing and doing damage.
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